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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.79, 13,975.83 and 3,082.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.79, 13,975.83 and 3,082.20 is: 4,620.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.79 : 13,975.83 = 3,082.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.79/13,975.83 = 3,082.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.79x = 13,975.83 × 3,082.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.79x = 43,076,303.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,076,303.23/9,323.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.04

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