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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.34, 13,933.72 and 3,744.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.34, 13,933.72 and 3,744.19 is: 5,614.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.34 : 13,933.72 = 3,744.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.34/13,933.72 = 3,744.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.34x = 13,933.72 × 3,744.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.34x = 52,170,517.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,170,517.18/9,292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.36

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