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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.62, 13,879.83 and 3,705.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.62, 13,879.83 and 3,705.62 is: 5,560.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.62 : 13,879.83 = 3,705.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.62/13,879.83 = 3,705.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.62x = 13,879.83 × 3,705.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.62x = 51,433,375.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,433,375.64/9,249.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.59

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