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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.31, 13,867.24 and 3,695.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.31, 13,867.24 and 3,695.17 is: 5,543.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.31 : 13,867.24 = 3,695.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.31/13,867.24 = 3,695.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.31x = 13,867.24 × 3,695.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.31x = 51,241,739.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,241,739.89/9,243.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.66

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