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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.30, 13,983.11 and 3,083.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.30, 13,983.11 and 3,083.16 is: 4,623.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.30 : 13,983.11 = 3,083.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.30/13,983.11 = 3,083.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.30x = 13,983.11 × 3,083.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.30x = 43,112,080.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,112,080.10/9,324.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.63

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