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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,321.78, 13,983.30 and 3,165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,321.78, 13,983.30 and 3,165.78 is: 4,748.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,321.78 : 13,983.30 = 3,165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,321.78/13,983.30 = 3,165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,321.78x = 13,983.30 × 3,165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,321.78x = 44,268,051.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,268,051.47/9,321.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.88

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