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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.08, 14,148.36 and 3,276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.08, 14,148.36 and 3,276.08 is: 4,914.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.08 : 14,148.36 = 3,276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.08/14,148.36 = 3,276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.08x = 14,148.36 × 3,276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.08x = 46,351,159.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,351,159.23/9,432.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,914.20

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