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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.72, 13,979.70 and 4,947.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.72, 13,979.70 and 4,947.24 is: 7,414.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.72 : 13,979.70 = 4,947.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.72/13,979.70 = 4,947.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.72x = 13,979.70 × 4,947.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.72x = 69,160,931.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,160,931.03/9,327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.56

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