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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,331.25, 13,996.98 and 3,993.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,331.25, 13,996.98 and 3,993.71 is: 5,990.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,331.25 : 13,996.98 = 3,993.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,331.25/13,996.98 = 3,993.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,331.25x = 13,996.98 × 3,993.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,331.25x = 55,899,879.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,899,879.00/9,331.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,990.61

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