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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.28, 13,986.24 and 3,777.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.28, 13,986.24 and 3,777.40 is: 5,666.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.28 : 13,986.24 = 3,777.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.28/13,986.24 = 3,777.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.28x = 13,986.24 × 3,777.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.28x = 52,831,622.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,831,622.98/9,324.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,666.03

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