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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.46, 13,867.05 and 3,696.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.46, 13,867.05 and 3,696.72 is: 5,548.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.46 : 13,867.05 = 3,696.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.46/13,867.05 = 3,696.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.46x = 13,867.05 × 3,696.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.46x = 51,262,601.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,262,601.08/9,239.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,548.22

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