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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,288.95, 13,933.88 and 3,741.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,288.95, 13,933.88 and 3,741.54 is: 5,612.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,288.95 : 13,933.88 = 3,741.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,288.95/13,933.88 = 3,741.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,288.95x = 13,933.88 × 3,741.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,288.95x = 52,134,150.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,134,150.67/9,288.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.49

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