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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.32, 13,868.82 and 3,699.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.32, 13,868.82 and 3,699.18 is: 5,547.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.32 : 13,868.82 = 3,699.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.32/13,868.82 = 3,699.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.32x = 13,868.82 × 3,699.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.32x = 51,303,261.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,303,261.57/9,247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,547.91

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