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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,448.31, 14,172.60 and 3,292.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,448.31, 14,172.60 and 3,292.31 is: 4,938.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,448.31 : 14,172.60 = 3,292.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,448.31/14,172.60 = 3,292.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,448.31x = 14,172.60 × 3,292.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,448.31x = 46,660,640.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,660,640.48/9,448.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,938.52

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