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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.41, 13,867.91 and 3,983.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.41, 13,867.91 and 3,983.92 is: 5,975.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.41 : 13,867.91 = 3,983.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.41/13,867.91 = 3,983.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.41x = 13,867.91 × 3,983.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.41x = 55,248,644.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,248,644.01/9,245.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,975.79

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