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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.50, 13,855.06 and 3,392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.50, 13,855.06 and 3,392.16 is: 5,088.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.50 : 13,855.06 = 3,392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.50/13,855.06 = 3,392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.50x = 13,855.06 × 3,392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.50x = 46,998,580.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,998,580.33/9,235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,088.90

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