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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.40, 13,979.68 and 4,327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.40, 13,979.68 and 4,327.72 is: 6,482.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.40 : 13,979.68 = 4,327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.40/13,979.68 = 4,327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.40x = 13,979.68 × 4,327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.40x = 60,500,140.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,500,140.73/9,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,482.81

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