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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.36, 13,989.65 and 3,402.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.36, 13,989.65 and 3,402.86 is: 5,103.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.36 : 13,989.65 = 3,402.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.36/13,989.65 = 3,402.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.36x = 13,989.65 × 3,402.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.36x = 47,604,733.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,604,733.44/9,327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,103.77

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