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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.23, 13,890.24 and 3,714.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.23, 13,890.24 and 3,714.14 is: 5,569.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.23 : 13,890.24 = 3,714.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.23/13,890.24 = 3,714.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.23x = 13,890.24 × 3,714.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.23x = 51,590,226.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,590,226.54/9,262.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.96

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