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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.48, 14,043.92 and 3,208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.48, 14,043.92 and 3,208.16 is: 4,809.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.48 : 14,043.92 = 3,208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.48/14,043.92 = 3,208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.48x = 14,043.92 × 3,208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.48x = 45,055,142.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,055,142.39/9,368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,809.23

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