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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.04, 13,858.05 and 3,687.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.04, 13,858.05 and 3,687.54 is: 5,533.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.04 : 13,858.05 = 3,687.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.04/13,858.05 = 3,687.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.04x = 13,858.05 × 3,687.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.04x = 51,102,113.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,102,113.70/9,235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.51

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