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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.40, 14,086.20 and 3,844.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.40, 14,086.20 and 3,844.24 is: 5,765.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.40 : 14,086.20 = 3,844.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.40/14,086.20 = 3,844.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.40x = 14,086.20 × 3,844.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.40x = 54,150,733.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,150,733.49/9,392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,765.38

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