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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.65, 13,942.29 and 5,949.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.65, 13,942.29 and 5,949.33 is: 8,938.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.65 : 13,942.29 = 5,949.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.65/13,942.29 = 5,949.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.65x = 13,942.29 × 5,949.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.65x = 82,947,284.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,947,284.17/9,279.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,938.63

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