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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.28, 13,987.86 and 4,392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.28, 13,987.86 and 4,392.72 is: 6,590.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.28 : 13,987.86 = 4,392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.28/13,987.86 = 4,392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.28x = 13,987.86 × 4,392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.28x = 61,444,752.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,444,752.38/9,323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,590.47

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