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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,231.33, 13,848.62 and 3,969.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,231.33, 13,848.62 and 3,969.57 is: 5,955.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,231.33 : 13,848.62 = 3,969.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,231.33/13,848.62 = 3,969.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,231.33x = 13,848.62 × 3,969.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,231.33x = 54,973,046.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,973,046.65/9,231.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.05

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