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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,207.43, 13,812.62 and 3,660.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,207.43, 13,812.62 and 3,660.82 is: 5,491.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,207.43 : 13,812.62 = 3,660.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,207.43/13,812.62 = 3,660.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,207.43x = 13,812.62 × 3,660.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,207.43x = 50,565,462.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,565,462.71/9,207.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,491.81

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