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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.31, 13,873.25 and 3,699.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.31, 13,873.25 and 3,699.17 is: 5,549.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.31 : 13,873.25 = 3,699.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.31/13,873.25 = 3,699.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.31x = 13,873.25 × 3,699.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.31x = 51,319,422.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,319,422.34/9,247.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,549.66

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