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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.36, 13,983.98 and 2,748.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.36, 13,983.98 and 2,748.60 is: 4,123.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.36 : 13,983.98 = 2,748.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.36/13,983.98 = 2,748.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.36x = 13,983.98 × 2,748.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.36x = 38,436,353.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,436,353.69/9,322.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,123.03

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