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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.28, 13,864.68 and 3,691.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.28, 13,864.68 and 3,691.76 is: 5,539.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.28 : 13,864.68 = 3,691.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.28/13,864.68 = 3,691.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.28x = 13,864.68 × 3,691.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.28x = 51,185,071.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,185,071.04/9,239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,539.94

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