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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,394.24, 14,091.36 and 3,238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,394.24, 14,091.36 and 3,238.24 is: 4,857.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,394.24 : 14,091.36 = 3,238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,394.24/14,091.36 = 3,238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,394.24x = 14,091.36 × 3,238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,394.24x = 45,631,205.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,631,205.61/9,394.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,857.36

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