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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,291.34, 13,941.12 and 3,755.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,291.34, 13,941.12 and 3,755.50 is: 5,634.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,291.34 : 13,941.12 = 3,755.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,291.34/13,941.12 = 3,755.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,291.34x = 13,941.12 × 3,755.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,291.34x = 52,355,806.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,355,806.45/9,291.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,634.91

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