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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,331.74, 13,998.12 and 3,784.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,331.74, 13,998.12 and 3,784.26 is: 5,676.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,331.74 : 13,998.12 = 3,784.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,331.74/13,998.12 = 3,784.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,331.74x = 13,998.12 × 3,784.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,331.74x = 52,972,525.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,972,525.59/9,331.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,676.60

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