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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,328.58, 13,998.63 and 3,781.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,328.58, 13,998.63 and 3,781.97 is: 5,675.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,328.58 : 13,998.63 = 3,781.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,328.58/13,998.63 = 3,781.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,328.58x = 13,998.63 × 3,781.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,328.58x = 52,942,398.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,942,398.70/9,328.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,675.29

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