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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.91, 13,858.79 and 3,899.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.91, 13,858.79 and 3,899.72 is: 5,847.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.91 : 13,858.79 = 3,899.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.91/13,858.79 = 3,899.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.91x = 13,858.79 × 3,899.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.91x = 54,045,400.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,045,400.54/9,242.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,847.23

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