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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,288.72, 13,932.93 and 3,741.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,288.72, 13,932.93 and 3,741.92 is: 5,612.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,288.72 : 13,932.93 = 3,741.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,288.72/13,932.93 = 3,741.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,288.72x = 13,932.93 × 3,741.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,288.72x = 52,135,909.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,135,909.43/9,288.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.82

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