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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,321.02, 13,981.46 and 4,387.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,321.02, 13,981.46 and 4,387.97 is: 6,581.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,321.02 : 13,981.46 = 4,387.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,321.02/13,981.46 = 4,387.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,321.02x = 13,981.46 × 4,387.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,321.02x = 61,350,264.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,350,264.73/9,321.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,581.92

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