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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.52, 13,864.32 and 3,697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.52, 13,864.32 and 3,697.20 is: 5,544.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.52 : 13,864.32 = 3,697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.52/13,864.32 = 3,697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.52x = 13,864.32 × 3,697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.52x = 51,259,163.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,259,163.90/9,245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,544.22

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