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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.80, 13,988.73 and 3,779.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.80, 13,988.73 and 3,779.25 is: 5,668.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.80 : 13,988.73 = 3,779.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.80/13,988.73 = 3,779.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.80x = 13,988.73 × 3,779.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.80x = 52,866,907.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,866,907.85/9,325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,668.89

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