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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,096.35, 13,647.86 and 3,832.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,096.35, 13,647.86 and 3,832.68 is: 5,750.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,096.35 : 13,647.86 = 3,832.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,096.35/13,647.86 = 3,832.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,096.35x = 13,647.86 × 3,832.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,096.35x = 52,307,860.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,307,860.90/9,096.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,750.43

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