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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.52, 13,992.21 and 4,131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.52, 13,992.21 and 4,131.18 is: 6,197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.52 : 13,992.21 = 4,131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.52/13,992.21 = 4,131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.52x = 13,992.21 × 4,131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.52x = 57,804,338.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,804,338.11/9,326.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,197.85

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