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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.59, 13,920.44 and 3,734.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.59, 13,920.44 and 3,734.04 is: 5,599.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.59 : 13,920.44 = 3,734.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.59/13,920.44 = 3,734.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.59x = 13,920.44 × 3,734.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.59x = 51,979,479.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,979,479.78/9,282.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,599.67

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