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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,330.38, 13,995.35 and 3,782.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,330.38, 13,995.35 and 3,782.24 is: 5,673.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,330.38 : 13,995.35 = 3,782.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,330.38/13,995.35 = 3,782.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,330.38x = 13,995.35 × 3,782.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,330.38x = 52,933,772.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,933,772.58/9,330.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,673.27

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