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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,315.09, 13,972.43 and 4,382.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,315.09, 13,972.43 and 4,382.00 is: 6,572.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,315.09 : 13,972.43 = 4,382.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,315.09/13,972.43 = 4,382.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,315.09x = 13,972.43 × 4,382.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,315.09x = 61,227,129.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,227,129.35/9,315.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,572.90

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