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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327, 13,979.10 and 4,390.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327, 13,979.10 and 4,390.08 is: 6,579.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327 : 13,979.10 = 4,390.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327/13,979.10 = 4,390.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327x = 13,979.10 × 4,390.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327x = 61,369,367.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,369,367.33/9,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,579.75

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