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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.14, 13,942.35 and 3,756.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.14, 13,942.35 and 3,756.31 is: 5,636.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.14 : 13,942.35 = 3,756.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.14/13,942.35 = 3,756.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.14x = 13,942.35 × 3,756.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.14x = 52,371,753.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,371,753.87/9,292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.13

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