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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.28, 13,942.93 and 3,957.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.28, 13,942.93 and 3,957.08 is: 5,935.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.28 : 13,942.93 = 3,957.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.28/13,942.93 = 3,957.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.28x = 13,942.93 × 3,957.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.28x = 55,173,209.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,173,209.84/9,295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,935.62

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