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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.18, 13,984.25 and 3,082.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.18, 13,984.25 and 3,082.72 is: 4,623.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.18 : 13,984.25 = 3,082.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.18/13,984.25 = 3,082.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.18x = 13,984.25 × 3,082.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.18x = 43,109,511.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,109,511.75/9,324.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.41

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