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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392, 14,088.96 and 3,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392, 14,088.96 and 3,236 is: 4,854.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392 : 14,088.96 = 3,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392/14,088.96 = 3,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392x = 14,088.96 × 3,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392x = 45,591,874.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,591,874.56/9,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,854.33

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