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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,294.63, 13,942.35 and 3,672.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,294.63, 13,942.35 and 3,672.29 is: 5,508.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,294.63 : 13,942.35 = 3,672.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,294.63/13,942.35 = 3,672.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,294.63x = 13,942.35 × 3,672.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,294.63x = 51,200,282.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,200,282.77/9,294.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.59

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