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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.30, 13,865.40 and 3,697.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.30, 13,865.40 and 3,697.80 is: 5,545.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.30 : 13,865.40 = 3,697.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.30/13,865.40 = 3,697.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.30x = 13,865.40 × 3,697.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.30x = 51,271,476.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,271,476.12/9,246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,545.08

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