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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.79, 13,977.33 and 3,083.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.79, 13,977.33 and 3,083.20 is: 4,621.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.79 : 13,977.33 = 3,083.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.79/13,977.33 = 3,083.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.79x = 13,977.33 × 3,083.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.79x = 43,094,903.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,094,903.86/9,324.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.54

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