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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,931.36, 14,892.96 and 3,691.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,931.36, 14,892.96 and 3,691.76 is: 5,536.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,931.36 : 14,892.96 = 3,691.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,931.36/14,892.96 = 3,691.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,931.36x = 14,892.96 × 3,691.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,931.36x = 54,981,234.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,981,234.01/9,931.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,536.12

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