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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.10, 13,845.60 and 3,684.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.10, 13,845.60 and 3,684.60 is: 5,525.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.10 : 13,845.60 = 3,684.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.10/13,845.60 = 3,684.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.10x = 13,845.60 × 3,684.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.10x = 51,015,497.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,015,497.76/9,233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,525.28

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