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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,446.08, 14,171.52 and 3,289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,446.08, 14,171.52 and 3,289.92 is: 4,935.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446.08 : 14,171.52 = 3,289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446.08/14,171.52 = 3,289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446.08x = 14,171.52 × 3,289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446.08x = 46,623,167.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,623,167.08/9,446.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,935.72

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