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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.74, 13,999.62 and 3,785.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.74, 13,999.62 and 3,785.26 is: 5,678.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.74 : 13,999.62 = 3,785.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.74/13,999.62 = 3,785.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.74x = 13,999.62 × 3,785.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.74x = 52,992,201.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,992,201.60/9,332.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,678.10

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