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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.46, 13,982.40 and 2,748.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.46, 13,982.40 and 2,748.06 is: 4,121.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.46 : 13,982.40 = 2,748.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.46/13,982.40 = 2,748.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.46x = 13,982.40 × 2,748.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.46x = 38,424,474.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,424,474.14/9,323.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.27

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