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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,331.93, 13,997.87 and 3,091.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,331.93, 13,997.87 and 3,091.96 is: 4,637.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,331.93 : 13,997.87 = 3,091.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,331.93/13,997.87 = 3,091.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,331.93x = 13,997.87 × 3,091.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,331.93x = 43,280,768.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,280,768.68/9,331.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.93

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