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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.06, 13,860.39 and 3,982.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.06, 13,860.39 and 3,982.42 is: 5,971.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.06 : 13,860.39 = 3,982.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.06/13,860.39 = 3,982.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.06x = 13,860.39 × 3,982.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.06x = 55,197,894.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,197,894.34/9,244.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,971.17

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