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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.47, 13,927.48 and 3,734.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.47, 13,927.48 and 3,734.90 is: 5,602.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.47 : 13,927.48 = 3,734.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.47/13,927.48 = 3,734.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.47x = 13,927.48 × 3,734.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.47x = 52,017,745.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,017,745.05/9,285.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.06

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