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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.29, 13,860.50 and 3,392.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.29, 13,860.50 and 3,392.95 is: 5,091.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.29 : 13,860.50 = 3,392.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.29/13,860.50 = 3,392.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.29x = 13,860.50 × 3,392.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.29x = 47,027,983.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,027,983.48/9,236.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,091.65

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