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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.62, 13,987.98 and 3,481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.62, 13,987.98 and 3,481.92 is: 5,222.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.62 : 13,987.98 = 3,481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.62/13,987.98 = 3,481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.62x = 13,987.98 × 3,481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.62x = 48,705,027.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,705,027.32/9,325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,222.71

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