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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.40, 13,888.32 and 3,632.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.40, 13,888.32 and 3,632.88 is: 5,451.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.40 : 13,888.32 = 3,632.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.40/13,888.32 = 3,632.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.40x = 13,888.32 × 3,632.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.40x = 50,454,599.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,454,599.96/9,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,451.96

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