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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.39, 13,929.65 and 3,734.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.39, 13,929.65 and 3,734.70 is: 5,604.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.39 : 13,929.65 = 3,734.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.39/13,929.65 = 3,734.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.39x = 13,929.65 × 3,734.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.39x = 52,023,063.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,023,063.86/9,282.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.49

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