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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.42, 13,991.91 and 3,087.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.42, 13,991.91 and 3,087.25 is: 4,631.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.42 : 13,991.91 = 3,087.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.42/13,991.91 = 3,087.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.42x = 13,991.91 × 3,087.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.42x = 43,196,477.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,196,477.59/9,327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.13

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