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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.92, 13,880.04 and 3,705.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.92, 13,880.04 and 3,705.88 is: 5,557.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.92 : 13,880.04 = 3,705.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.92/13,880.04 = 3,705.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.92x = 13,880.04 × 3,705.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.92x = 51,437,762.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,437,762.64/9,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.88

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