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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.24, 14,057.28 and 3,821.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.24, 14,057.28 and 3,821.76 is: 5,732.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.24 : 14,057.28 = 3,821.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.24/14,057.28 = 3,821.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.24x = 14,057.28 × 3,821.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.24x = 53,723,550.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,723,550.41/9,372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,732.20

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