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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.60, 13,999.29 and 3,093.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.60, 13,999.29 and 3,093.17 is: 4,639.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.60 : 13,999.29 = 3,093.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.60/13,999.29 = 3,093.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.60x = 13,999.29 × 3,093.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.60x = 43,302,183.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,302,183.85/9,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.88

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