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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.94, 13,932.81 and 3,738.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.94, 13,932.81 and 3,738.78 is: 5,610.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.94 : 13,932.81 = 3,738.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.94/13,932.81 = 3,738.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.94x = 13,932.81 × 3,738.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.94x = 52,091,711.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,091,711.37/9,284.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,610.34

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