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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,331.83, 14,001.59 and 3,783.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,331.83, 14,001.59 and 3,783.78 is: 5,677.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,331.83 : 14,001.59 = 3,783.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,331.83/14,001.59 = 3,783.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,331.83x = 14,001.59 × 3,783.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,331.83x = 52,978,945.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,978,945.67/9,331.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,677.23

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