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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.72, 13,991.82 and 4,135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.72, 13,991.82 and 4,135.24 is: 6,204.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.72 : 13,991.82 = 4,135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.72/13,991.82 = 4,135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.72x = 13,991.82 × 4,135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.72x = 57,859,533.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,859,533.74/9,325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,204.30

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