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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,289.23, 13,936.43 and 3,741.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,289.23, 13,936.43 and 3,741.28 is: 5,612.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,289.23 : 13,936.43 = 3,741.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,289.23/13,936.43 = 3,741.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,289.23x = 13,936.43 × 3,741.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,289.23x = 52,139,998.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,139,998.44/9,289.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.95

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