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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.94, 13,979.88 and 3,990.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.94, 13,979.88 and 3,990.59 is: 5,983.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.94 : 13,979.88 = 3,990.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.94/13,979.88 = 3,990.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.94x = 13,979.88 × 3,990.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.94x = 55,788,002.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,788,002.40/9,323.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,983.31

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