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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.14, 13,689.96 and 3,284.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.14, 13,689.96 and 3,284.63 is: 4,923.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.14 : 13,689.96 = 3,284.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.14/13,689.96 = 3,284.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.14x = 13,689.96 × 3,284.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.14x = 44,966,384.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,966,384.87/9,132.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,923.97

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