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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.72, 13,931.82 and 4,092.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.72, 13,931.82 and 4,092.04 is: 6,139.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.72 : 13,931.82 = 4,092.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.72/13,931.82 = 4,092.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.72x = 13,931.82 × 4,092.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.72x = 57,009,564.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,009,564.71/9,285.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,139.49

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