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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.98, 13,991.88 and 3,780

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.98, 13,991.88 and 3,780 is: 5,669.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.98 : 13,991.88 = 3,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.98/13,991.88 = 3,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.98x = 13,991.88 × 3,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.98x = 52,889,296.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,889,296.95/9,327.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,669.97

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