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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.28, 13,720.68 and 3,952.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.28, 13,720.68 and 3,952.32 is: 5,927.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.28 : 13,720.68 = 3,952.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.28/13,720.68 = 3,952.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.28x = 13,720.68 × 3,952.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.28x = 54,228,517.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,228,517.98/9,149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,927.08

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