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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.20, 13,865.40 and 3,696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.20, 13,865.40 and 3,696 is: 5,543.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.20 : 13,865.40 = 3,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.20/13,865.40 = 3,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.20x = 13,865.40 × 3,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.20x = 51,246,518.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,246,518.40/9,244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.64

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