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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.68, 14,085.18 and 3,235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.68, 14,085.18 and 3,235.24 is: 4,851.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.68 : 14,085.18 = 3,235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.68/14,085.18 = 3,235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.68x = 14,085.18 × 3,235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.68x = 45,568,937.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,568,937.74/9,392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,851.54

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