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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,393, 14,091.66 and 3,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,393, 14,091.66 and 3,237 is: 4,856.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,393 : 14,091.66 = 3,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,393/14,091.66 = 3,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,393x = 14,091.66 × 3,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,393x = 45,614,703.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,614,703.42/9,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,856.24

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