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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.86, 13,995.73 and 3,091.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.86, 13,995.73 and 3,091.81 is: 4,636.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.86 : 13,995.73 = 3,091.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.86/13,995.73 = 3,091.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.86x = 13,995.73 × 3,091.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.86x = 43,272,137.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,272,137.97/9,332.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.54

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