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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,321.98, 13,983.41 and 2,748.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,321.98, 13,983.41 and 2,748.23 is: 4,122.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,321.98 : 13,983.41 = 2,748.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,321.98/13,983.41 = 2,748.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,321.98x = 13,983.41 × 2,748.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,321.98x = 38,429,626.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,429,626.86/9,321.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.47

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