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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,286.92, 13,926.90 and 3,738.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,286.92, 13,926.90 and 3,738.38 is: 5,606.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,286.92 : 13,926.90 = 3,738.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,286.92/13,926.90 = 3,738.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,286.92x = 13,926.90 × 3,738.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,286.92x = 52,064,044.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,064,044.42/9,286.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,606.17

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