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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.14, 13,993.46 and 3,782.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.14, 13,993.46 and 3,782.36 is: 5,673.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.14 : 13,993.46 = 3,782.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.14/13,993.46 = 3,782.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.14x = 13,993.46 × 3,782.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.14x = 52,928,333.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,928,333.62/9,329.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,673.44

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