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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.92, 13,855.26 and 3,312.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.92, 13,855.26 and 3,312.36 is: 4,969.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.92 : 13,855.26 = 3,312.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.92/13,855.26 = 3,312.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.92x = 13,855.26 × 3,312.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.92x = 45,893,609.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,893,609.01/9,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,969.03

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