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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.65, 13,987.67 and 3,083.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.65, 13,987.67 and 3,083.66 is: 4,626.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.65 : 13,987.67 = 3,083.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.65/13,987.67 = 3,083.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.65x = 13,987.67 × 3,083.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.65x = 43,133,218.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,133,218.47/9,323.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.22

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