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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.28, 13,987.02 and 3,083.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.28, 13,987.02 and 3,083.04 is: 4,625.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.28 : 13,987.02 = 3,083.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.28/13,987.02 = 3,083.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.28x = 13,987.02 × 3,083.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.28x = 43,122,542.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,122,542.14/9,323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.25

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