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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,492.52, 14,238.80 and 3,336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,492.52, 14,238.80 and 3,336.52 is: 5,004.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,492.52 : 14,238.80 = 3,336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,492.52/14,238.80 = 3,336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,492.52x = 14,238.80 × 3,336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,492.52x = 47,508,040.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,508,040.98/9,492.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.79

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