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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,320.50, 13,982.67 and 3,848.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,320.50, 13,982.67 and 3,848.50 is: 5,773.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,320.50 : 13,982.67 = 3,848.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,320.50/13,982.67 = 3,848.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,320.50x = 13,982.67 × 3,848.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,320.50x = 53,812,305.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,812,305.50/9,320.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,773.54

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