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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,289.83, 13,934.59 and 3,743.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,289.83, 13,934.59 and 3,743.04 is: 5,614.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,289.83 : 13,934.59 = 3,743.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,289.83/13,934.59 = 3,743.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,289.83x = 13,934.59 × 3,743.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,289.83x = 52,157,666.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,157,666.14/9,289.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.49

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