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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.34, 13,932.11 and 3,749.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.34, 13,932.11 and 3,749.50 is: 5,625.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.34 : 13,932.11 = 3,749.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.34/13,932.11 = 3,749.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.34x = 13,932.11 × 3,749.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.34x = 52,238,446.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,238,446.45/9,285.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,625.91

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