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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,293.79, 13,941.32 and 3,747.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,293.79, 13,941.32 and 3,747.18 is: 5,621.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,293.79 : 13,941.32 = 3,747.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,293.79/13,941.32 = 3,747.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,293.79x = 13,941.32 × 3,747.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,293.79x = 52,240,644.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,240,644.85/9,293.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,621.03

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