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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.91, 13,931.45 and 3,749.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.91, 13,931.45 and 3,749.05 is: 5,625.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.91 : 13,931.45 = 3,749.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.91/13,931.45 = 3,749.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.91x = 13,931.45 × 3,749.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.91x = 52,229,702.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,229,702.62/9,284.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,625.22

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