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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.16, 14,148.08 and 3,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.16, 14,148.08 and 3,276 is: 4,913.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.16 : 14,148.08 = 3,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.16/14,148.08 = 3,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.16x = 14,148.08 × 3,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.16x = 46,349,110.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,349,110.08/9,432.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,913.94

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