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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,993.37, 14,993.16 and 3,753.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,993.37, 14,993.16 and 3,753.94 is: 5,632.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,993.37 : 14,993.16 = 3,753.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,993.37/14,993.16 = 3,753.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,993.37x = 14,993.16 × 3,753.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,993.37x = 56,283,423.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,283,423.05/9,993.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.08

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