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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.11, 13,869.10 and 3,700.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.11, 13,869.10 and 3,700.73 is: 5,551.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.11 : 13,869.10 = 3,700.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.11/13,869.10 = 3,700.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.11x = 13,869.10 × 3,700.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.11x = 51,325,775.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,325,775.94/9,246.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,551.07

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