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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,133.28, 13,704.80 and 3,938.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,133.28, 13,704.80 and 3,938.72 is: 5,910.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,133.28 : 13,704.80 = 3,938.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,133.28/13,704.80 = 3,938.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,133.28x = 13,704.80 × 3,938.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,133.28x = 53,979,369.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,979,369.86/9,133.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,910.18

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