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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.96, 14,148.72 and 3,884.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.96, 14,148.72 and 3,884.88 is: 5,827.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.96 : 14,148.72 = 3,884.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.96/14,148.72 = 3,884.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.96x = 14,148.72 × 3,884.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.96x = 54,966,079.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,966,079.35/9,432.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,827.02

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