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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.56, 13,845.60 and 3,311.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.56, 13,845.60 and 3,311.82 is: 4,964.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.56 : 13,845.60 = 3,311.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.56/13,845.60 = 3,311.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.56x = 13,845.60 × 3,311.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.56x = 45,854,134.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,854,134.99/9,236.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,964.42

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