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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.96, 13,849.46 and 3,686.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.96, 13,849.46 and 3,686.76 is: 5,530.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.96 : 13,849.46 = 3,686.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.96/13,849.46 = 3,686.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.96x = 13,849.46 × 3,686.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.96x = 51,059,575.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,059,575.12/9,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.14

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