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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,094.86, 13,643.10 and 3,899.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,094.86, 13,643.10 and 3,899.52 is: 5,849.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094.86 : 13,643.10 = 3,899.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094.86/13,643.10 = 3,899.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094.86x = 13,643.10 × 3,899.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094.86x = 53,201,541.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,201,541.31/9,094.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,849.63

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