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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.07, 13,881.98 and 3,985.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.07, 13,881.98 and 3,985.68 is: 5,982.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.07 : 13,881.98 = 3,985.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.07/13,881.98 = 3,985.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.07x = 13,881.98 × 3,985.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.07x = 55,329,130.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,329,130.05/9,248.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,982.78

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