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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,328.42, 13,993.41 and 3,088.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,328.42, 13,993.41 and 3,088.25 is: 4,632.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,328.42 : 13,993.41 = 3,088.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,328.42/13,993.41 = 3,088.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,328.42x = 13,993.41 × 3,088.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,328.42x = 43,215,148.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,215,148.43/9,328.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.63

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