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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.24, 14,094.36 and 3,240.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.24, 14,094.36 and 3,240.24 is: 4,860.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.24 : 14,094.36 = 3,240.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.24/14,094.36 = 3,240.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.24x = 14,094.36 × 3,240.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.24x = 45,669,109.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,669,109.05/9,396.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,860.36

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