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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.02, 13,845.48 and 3,688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.02, 13,845.48 and 3,688 is: 5,528.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.02 : 13,845.48 = 3,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.02/13,845.48 = 3,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.02x = 13,845.48 × 3,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.02x = 51,062,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,062,130.24/9,236.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.59

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