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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,288.38, 13,934.73 and 3,132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,288.38, 13,934.73 and 3,132.38 is: 4,699.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,288.38 : 13,934.73 = 3,132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,288.38/13,934.73 = 3,132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,288.38x = 13,934.73 × 3,132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,288.38x = 43,648,799.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,648,799.88/9,288.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.29

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