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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.35, 13,947.12 and 3,759.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.35, 13,947.12 and 3,759.51 is: 5,640.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.35 : 13,947.12 = 3,759.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.35/13,947.12 = 3,759.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.35x = 13,947.12 × 3,759.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.35x = 52,434,337.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,434,337.11/9,295.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,640.92

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