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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,286.41, 13,931.64 and 3,739.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,286.41, 13,931.64 and 3,739.94 is: 5,610.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,286.41 : 13,931.64 = 3,739.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,286.41/13,931.64 = 3,739.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,286.41x = 13,931.64 × 3,739.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,286.41x = 52,103,497.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,103,497.70/9,286.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,610.73

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