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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.68, 14,091.18 and 3,239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.68, 14,091.18 and 3,239.24 is: 4,857.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.68 : 14,091.18 = 3,239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.68/14,091.18 = 3,239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.68x = 14,091.18 × 3,239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.68x = 45,644,713.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,644,713.90/9,396.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,857.54

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