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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.06, 13,869.87 and 3,696.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.06, 13,869.87 and 3,696.92 is: 5,546.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.06 : 13,869.87 = 3,696.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.06/13,869.87 = 3,696.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.06x = 13,869.87 × 3,696.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.06x = 51,275,730.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,275,730.45/9,245.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,546.29

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