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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,321.30, 13,998.15 and 4,947.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,321.30, 13,998.15 and 4,947.30 is: 7,429.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,321.30 : 13,998.15 = 4,947.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,321.30/13,998.15 = 4,947.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,321.30x = 13,998.15 × 4,947.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,321.30x = 69,253,047.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,253,047.50/9,321.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,429.55

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