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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,492.83, 14,240.39 and 3,949.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,492.83, 14,240.39 and 3,949.93 is: 5,925.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,492.83 : 14,240.39 = 3,949.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,492.83/14,240.39 = 3,949.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,492.83x = 14,240.39 × 3,949.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,492.83x = 56,248,543.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,248,543.67/9,492.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,925.37

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