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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,097.72, 13,651.81 and 3,832.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,097.72, 13,651.81 and 3,832.32 is: 5,750.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,097.72 : 13,651.81 = 3,832.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,097.72/13,651.81 = 3,832.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,097.72x = 13,651.81 × 3,832.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,097.72x = 52,318,104.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,318,104.50/9,097.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,750.68

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