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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,330.33, 13,999.83 and 3,787.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,330.33, 13,999.83 and 3,787.50 is: 5,683.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,330.33 : 13,999.83 = 3,787.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,330.33/13,999.83 = 3,787.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,330.33x = 13,999.83 × 3,787.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,330.33x = 53,024,356.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,024,356.13/9,330.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,683.01

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