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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.92, 13,861.44 and 3,393.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.92, 13,861.44 and 3,393.58 is: 5,092.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.92 : 13,861.44 = 3,393.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.92/13,861.44 = 3,393.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.92x = 13,861.44 × 3,393.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.92x = 47,039,905.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,039,905.56/9,236.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,092.60

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