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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.25, 13,799.44 and 3,586.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.25, 13,799.44 and 3,586.71 is: 5,376.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.25 : 13,799.44 = 3,586.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.25/13,799.44 = 3,586.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.25x = 13,799.44 × 3,586.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.25x = 49,494,589.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,494,589.44/9,205.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,376.78

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