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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.50, 13,867.59 and 3,982.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.50, 13,867.59 and 3,982.90 is: 5,972.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.50 : 13,867.59 = 3,982.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.50/13,867.59 = 3,982.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.50x = 13,867.59 × 3,982.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.50x = 55,233,224.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,233,224.21/9,247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,972.77

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