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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.56, 13,991.33 and 3,085.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.56, 13,991.33 and 3,085.89 is: 4,628.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.56 : 13,991.33 = 3,085.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.56/13,991.33 = 3,085.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.56x = 13,991.33 × 3,085.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.56x = 43,175,729.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,175,729.44/9,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.84

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