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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.72, 13,994.82 and 4,137.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.72, 13,994.82 and 4,137.24 is: 6,207.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.72 : 13,994.82 = 4,137.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.72/13,994.82 = 4,137.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.72x = 13,994.82 × 4,137.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.72x = 57,899,929.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,899,929.10/9,327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,207.30

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