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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.07, 13,880.48 and 3,984.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.07, 13,880.48 and 3,984.68 is: 5,981.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.07 : 13,880.48 = 3,984.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.07/13,880.48 = 3,984.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.07x = 13,880.48 × 3,984.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.07x = 55,309,263.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,309,263.66/9,247.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,981.27

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