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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.59, 13,932.50 and 3,749.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.59, 13,932.50 and 3,749.76 is: 5,626.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.59 : 13,932.50 = 3,749.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.59/13,932.50 = 3,749.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.59x = 13,932.50 × 3,749.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.59x = 52,243,512.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,243,512.45/9,285.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.30

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