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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.32, 13,690.25 and 3,284.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.32, 13,690.25 and 3,284.82 is: 4,924.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.32 : 13,690.25 = 3,284.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.32/13,690.25 = 3,284.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.32x = 13,690.25 × 3,284.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.32x = 44,969,990.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,969,990.58/9,132.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.27

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