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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,310.57, 13,960.45 and 3,759.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,310.57, 13,960.45 and 3,759.37 is: 5,636.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,310.57 : 13,960.45 = 3,759.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,310.57/13,960.45 = 3,759.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,310.57x = 13,960.45 × 3,759.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,310.57x = 52,482,496.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,482,496.92/9,310.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.87

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