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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.20, 13,866.90 and 3,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.20, 13,866.90 and 3,697 is: 5,545.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.20 : 13,866.90 = 3,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.20/13,866.90 = 3,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.20x = 13,866.90 × 3,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.20x = 51,265,929.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,265,929.30/9,245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,545.14

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