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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.50, 13,853.25 and 3,763.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.50, 13,853.25 and 3,763.50 is: 5,645.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.50 : 13,853.25 = 3,763.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.50/13,853.25 = 3,763.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.50x = 13,853.25 × 3,763.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.50x = 52,136,706.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,136,706.38/9,235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,645.25

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