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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,288.06, 13,934.26 and 3,132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,288.06, 13,934.26 and 3,132.06 is: 4,698.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,288.06 : 13,934.26 = 3,132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,288.06/13,934.26 = 3,132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,288.06x = 13,934.26 × 3,132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,288.06x = 43,642,938.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,642,938.38/9,288.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.82

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