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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,087.84, 13,636.44 and 3,892.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,087.84, 13,636.44 and 3,892.32 is: 5,840.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,087.84 : 13,636.44 = 3,892.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,087.84/13,636.44 = 3,892.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,087.84x = 13,636.44 × 3,892.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,087.84x = 53,077,388.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,077,388.14/9,087.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,840.48

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