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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.20, 13,981.68 and 3,982.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.20, 13,981.68 and 3,982.08 is: 5,970.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.20 : 13,981.68 = 3,982.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.20/13,981.68 = 3,982.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.20x = 13,981.68 × 3,982.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.20x = 55,676,168.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,676,168.29/9,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,970.51

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