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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,321.91, 13,987.38 and 4,642.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,321.91, 13,987.38 and 4,642.33 is: 6,965.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,321.91 : 13,987.38 = 4,642.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,321.91/13,987.38 = 4,642.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,321.91x = 13,987.38 × 4,642.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,321.91x = 64,934,033.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,934,033.80/9,321.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,965.74

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