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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.25, 13,994.79 and 3,784.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.25, 13,994.79 and 3,784.56 is: 5,678.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.25 : 13,994.79 = 3,784.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.25/13,994.79 = 3,784.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.25x = 13,994.79 × 3,784.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.25x = 52,964,052.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,964,052.47/9,327.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,678.42

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