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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.96, 13,948.98 and 3,756.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.96, 13,948.98 and 3,756.48 is: 5,632.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.96 : 13,948.98 = 3,756.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.96/13,948.98 = 3,756.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.96x = 13,948.98 × 3,756.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.96x = 52,399,064.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,399,064.39/9,302.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.52

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