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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.55, 13,992.71 and 3,783.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.55, 13,992.71 and 3,783.40 is: 5,670.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.55 : 13,992.71 = 3,783.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.55/13,992.71 = 3,783.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.55x = 13,992.71 × 3,783.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.55x = 52,940,064.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,940,064.17/9,336.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,670.20

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