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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.45, 13,979.20 and 5,984.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.45, 13,979.20 and 5,984.35 is: 8,970.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.45 : 13,979.20 = 5,984.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.45/13,979.20 = 5,984.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.45x = 13,979.20 × 5,984.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.45x = 83,656,428.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,656,428.94/9,325.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,970.77

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