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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.39, 14,231.55 and 3,327.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.39, 14,231.55 and 3,327.39 is: 4,993.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.39 : 14,231.55 = 3,327.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.39/14,231.55 = 3,327.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.39x = 14,231.55 × 3,327.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.39x = 47,353,917.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,353,917.15/9,483.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.35

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