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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,328.87, 13,998.17 and 4,133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,328.87, 13,998.17 and 4,133.53 is: 6,202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,328.87 : 13,998.17 = 4,133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,328.87/13,998.17 = 4,133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,328.87x = 13,998.17 × 4,133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,328.87x = 57,861,883.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,861,883.47/9,328.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,202.45

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