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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.24, 14,093.28 and 3,845.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.24, 14,093.28 and 3,845.76 is: 5,768.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.24 : 14,093.28 = 3,845.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.24/14,093.28 = 3,845.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.24x = 14,093.28 × 3,845.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.24x = 54,199,372.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,199,372.49/9,396.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,768.20

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