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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.74, 14,006.40 and 7,687.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.74, 14,006.40 and 7,687.63 is: 11,531.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.74 : 14,006.40 = 7,687.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.74/14,006.40 = 7,687.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.74x = 14,006.40 × 7,687.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.74x = 107,676,020.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,676,020.83/9,337.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,531.27

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