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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.65, 13,986.17 and 3,082.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.65, 13,986.17 and 3,082.66 is: 4,624.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.65 : 13,986.17 = 3,082.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.65/13,986.17 = 3,082.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.65x = 13,986.17 × 3,082.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.65x = 43,114,591.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,114,591.40/9,322.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.71

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