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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.32, 13,594.24 and 3,868.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.32, 13,594.24 and 3,868.24 is: 5,802.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.32 : 13,594.24 = 3,868.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.32/13,594.24 = 3,868.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.32x = 13,594.24 × 3,868.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.32x = 52,585,782.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,585,782.94/9,062.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,802.68

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