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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.08, 13,846.72 and 2,991.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.08, 13,846.72 and 2,991.28 is: 4,486.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.08 : 13,846.72 = 2,991.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.08/13,846.72 = 2,991.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.08x = 13,846.72 × 2,991.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.08x = 41,419,416.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,419,416.60/9,232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,486.47

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