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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.98, 13,860.03 and 3,392.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.98, 13,860.03 and 3,392.64 is: 5,091.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.98 : 13,860.03 = 3,392.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.98/13,860.03 = 3,392.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.98x = 13,860.03 × 3,392.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.98x = 47,022,092.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,022,092.18/9,235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,091.19

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