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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.48, 14,073.92 and 3,228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.48, 14,073.92 and 3,228.16 is: 4,839.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.48 : 14,073.92 = 3,228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.48/14,073.92 = 3,228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.48x = 14,073.92 × 3,228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.48x = 45,432,865.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,432,865.59/9,388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,839.21

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