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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,231.56, 13,844.36 and 3,965.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,231.56, 13,844.36 and 3,965.16 is: 5,946.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,231.56 : 13,844.36 = 3,965.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,231.56/13,844.36 = 3,965.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,231.56x = 13,844.36 × 3,965.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,231.56x = 54,895,102.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,895,102.50/9,231.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.46

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