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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.84, 13,990.82 and 3,087.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.84, 13,990.82 and 3,087.80 is: 4,632.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.84 : 13,990.82 = 3,087.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.84/13,990.82 = 3,087.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.84x = 13,990.82 × 3,087.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.84x = 43,200,854.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,200,854.00/9,325.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.38

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