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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.18, 13,886.96 and 3,332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.18, 13,886.96 and 3,332.96 is: 5,000.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.18 : 13,886.96 = 3,332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.18/13,886.96 = 3,332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.18x = 13,886.96 × 3,332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.18x = 46,284,682.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,284,682.20/9,256.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,000.41

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