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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.72, 13,991.12 and 3,483.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.72, 13,991.12 and 3,483.87 is: 5,225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.72 : 13,991.12 = 3,483.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.72/13,991.12 = 3,483.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.72x = 13,991.12 × 3,483.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.72x = 48,743,225.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,743,225.82/9,327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,225.63

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