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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.91, 13,868.64 and 3,699.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.91, 13,868.64 and 3,699.81 is: 5,548.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.91 : 13,868.64 = 3,699.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.91/13,868.64 = 3,699.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.91x = 13,868.64 × 3,699.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.91x = 51,311,332.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,311,332.96/9,247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,548.43

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