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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.02, 14,013.79 and 3,720.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.02, 14,013.79 and 3,720.49 is: 5,580.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.02 : 14,013.79 = 3,720.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.02/14,013.79 = 3,720.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.02x = 14,013.79 × 3,720.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.02x = 52,138,165.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,138,165.56/9,343.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,580.44

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