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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.46, 13,861.05 and 3,692.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.46, 13,861.05 and 3,692.69 is: 5,542.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.46 : 13,861.05 = 3,692.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.46/13,861.05 = 3,692.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.46x = 13,861.05 × 3,692.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.46x = 51,184,560.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,184,560.72/9,235.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,542.18

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