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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.20, 13,987.59 and 4,392.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.20, 13,987.59 and 4,392.12 is: 6,588.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.20 : 13,987.59 = 4,392.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.20/13,987.59 = 4,392.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.20x = 13,987.59 × 4,392.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.20x = 61,435,173.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,435,173.79/9,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,588.08

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