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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,289.46, 13,936.22 and 3,954.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,289.46, 13,936.22 and 3,954.80 is: 5,933.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,289.46 : 13,936.22 = 3,954.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,289.46/13,936.22 = 3,954.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,289.46x = 13,936.22 × 3,954.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,289.46x = 55,114,962.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,114,962.86/9,289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,933.06

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