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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.17, 13,987.95 and 3,779.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.17, 13,987.95 and 3,779.51 is: 5,668.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.17 : 13,987.95 = 3,779.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.17/13,987.95 = 3,779.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.17x = 13,987.95 × 3,779.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.17x = 52,867,618.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,867,618.57/9,326.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,668.74

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