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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.32, 13,868.16 and 3,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.32, 13,868.16 and 3,088 is: 4,630.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.32 : 13,868.16 = 3,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.32/13,868.16 = 3,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.32x = 13,868.16 × 3,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.32x = 42,824,878.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,824,878.08/9,248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.56

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