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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.20, 13,872.60 and 3,982.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.20, 13,872.60 and 3,982.20 is: 5,974.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.20 : 13,872.60 = 3,982.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.20/13,872.60 = 3,982.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.20x = 13,872.60 × 3,982.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.20x = 55,243,467.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,243,467.72/9,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,974.08

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