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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.30, 13,999.65 and 4,948.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.30, 13,999.65 and 4,948.30 is: 7,431.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.30 : 13,999.65 = 4,948.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.30/13,999.65 = 4,948.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.30x = 13,999.65 × 4,948.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.30x = 69,274,468.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,274,468.10/9,322.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,431.05

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