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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.08, 13,849.74 and 3,970.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.08, 13,849.74 and 3,970.32 is: 5,956.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.08 : 13,849.74 = 3,970.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.08/13,849.74 = 3,970.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.08x = 13,849.74 × 3,970.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.08x = 54,987,899.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,987,899.72/9,232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,956.18

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