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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.68, 13,929.08 and 3,739.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.68, 13,929.08 and 3,739.02 is: 5,608.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.68 : 13,929.08 = 3,739.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.68/13,929.08 = 3,739.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.68x = 13,929.08 × 3,739.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.68x = 52,081,108.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,081,108.70/9,285.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,608.76

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