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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,203.85, 13,799.73 and 3,942.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,203.85, 13,799.73 and 3,942.27 is: 5,910.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,203.85 : 13,799.73 = 3,942.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,203.85/13,799.73 = 3,942.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,203.85x = 13,799.73 × 3,942.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,203.85x = 54,402,261.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,402,261.59/9,203.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,910.82

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