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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.58, 13,994.40 and 3,783.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.58, 13,994.40 and 3,783.03 is: 5,674.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.58 : 13,994.40 = 3,783.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.58/13,994.40 = 3,783.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.58x = 13,994.40 × 3,783.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.58x = 52,941,235.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,941,235.03/9,329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,674.56

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