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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.10, 13,994.81 and 3,783.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.10, 13,994.81 and 3,783.53 is: 5,670.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.10 : 13,994.81 = 3,783.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.10/13,994.81 = 3,783.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.10x = 13,994.81 × 3,783.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.10x = 52,949,813.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,949,813.74/9,337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,670.91

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