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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.24, 13,995.72 and 3,784.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.24, 13,995.72 and 3,784.68 is: 5,678.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.24 : 13,995.72 = 3,784.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.24/13,995.72 = 3,784.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.24x = 13,995.72 × 3,784.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.24x = 52,969,321.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,969,321.57/9,327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,678.99

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