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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,207.72, 13,815.68 and 3,362.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,207.72, 13,815.68 and 3,362.95 is: 5,045.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,207.72 : 13,815.68 = 3,362.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,207.72/13,815.68 = 3,362.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,207.72x = 13,815.68 × 3,362.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,207.72x = 46,461,441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,461,441.06/9,207.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,045.92

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