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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.72, 13,849.68 and 3,310.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.72, 13,849.68 and 3,310.72 is: 4,966.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.72 : 13,849.68 = 3,310.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.72/13,849.68 = 3,310.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.72x = 13,849.68 × 3,310.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.72x = 45,852,412.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,852,412.57/9,232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,966.30

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