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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,832.32, 14,751.36 and 2,907.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,832.32, 14,751.36 and 2,907.36 is: 4,361.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,832.32 : 14,751.36 = 2,907.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,832.32/14,751.36 = 2,907.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,832.32x = 14,751.36 × 2,907.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,832.32x = 42,887,514.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,887,514.01/9,832.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.89

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