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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.90, 13,849.58 and 3,975.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.90, 13,849.58 and 3,975.48 is: 5,957.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.90 : 13,849.58 = 3,975.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.90/13,849.58 = 3,975.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.90x = 13,849.58 × 3,975.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.90x = 55,058,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,058,738.24/9,241.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,957.51

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