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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,393.72, 14,092.40 and 3,153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,393.72, 14,092.40 and 3,153.82 is: 4,731.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,393.72 : 14,092.40 = 3,153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,393.72/14,092.40 = 3,153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,393.72x = 14,092.40 × 3,153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,393.72x = 44,444,874.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,444,874.30/9,393.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,731.34

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