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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.44, 13,852.72 and 4,848.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.44, 13,852.72 and 4,848.88 is: 7,275.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.44 : 13,852.72 = 4,848.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.44/13,852.72 = 4,848.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.44x = 13,852.72 × 4,848.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.44x = 67,170,176.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,170,176.95/9,232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,275.45

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