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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.80, 14,193.72 and 3,618.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.80, 14,193.72 and 3,618.96 is: 5,428.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.80 : 14,193.72 = 3,618.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.80/14,193.72 = 3,618.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.80x = 14,193.72 × 3,618.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.80x = 51,366,504.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,366,504.93/9,462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,428.26

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