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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,231.36, 13,851.64 and 3,695.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,231.36, 13,851.64 and 3,695.48 is: 5,545.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,231.36 : 13,851.64 = 3,695.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,231.36/13,851.64 = 3,695.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,231.36x = 13,851.64 × 3,695.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,231.36x = 51,188,458.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,188,458.59/9,231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,545.06

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