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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.86, 13,930.62 and 4,091.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.86, 13,930.62 and 4,091.78 is: 6,138.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.86 : 13,930.62 = 4,091.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.86/13,930.62 = 4,091.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.86x = 13,930.62 × 4,091.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.86x = 57,001,032.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,001,032.30/9,285.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,138.48

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