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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.72, 13,984.10 and 3,083.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.72, 13,984.10 and 3,083.57 is: 4,624.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.72 : 13,984.10 = 3,083.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.72/13,984.10 = 3,083.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.72x = 13,984.10 × 3,083.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.72x = 43,120,951.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,120,951.24/9,324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.37

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