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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.84, 13,878.06 and 3,985.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.84, 13,878.06 and 3,985.84 is: 5,979.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.84 : 13,878.06 = 3,985.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.84/13,878.06 = 3,985.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.84x = 13,878.06 × 3,985.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.84x = 55,315,726.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,315,726.67/9,250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,979.54

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