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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.53, 13,928.15 and 3,738.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.53, 13,928.15 and 3,738.73 is: 5,608.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.53 : 13,928.15 = 3,738.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.53/13,928.15 = 3,738.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.53x = 13,928.15 × 3,738.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.53x = 52,073,592.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,073,592.25/9,285.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,608.04

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