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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.41, 13,829.09 and 3,959.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.41, 13,829.09 and 3,959.79 is: 5,935.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.41 : 13,829.09 = 3,959.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.41/13,829.09 = 3,959.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.41x = 13,829.09 × 3,959.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.41x = 54,760,272.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,760,272.49/9,226.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,935.17

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