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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.46, 13,862.52 and 3,693.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.46, 13,862.52 and 3,693.72 is: 5,543.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.46 : 13,862.52 = 3,693.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.46/13,862.52 = 3,693.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.46x = 13,862.52 × 3,693.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.46x = 51,204,267.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,204,267.37/9,236.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.71

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