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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.60, 13,991.46 and 3,088.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.60, 13,991.46 and 3,088.19 is: 4,631.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.60 : 13,991.46 = 3,088.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.60/13,991.46 = 3,088.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.60x = 13,991.46 × 3,088.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.60x = 43,208,286.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,208,286.86/9,329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.31

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