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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.92, 13,869.60 and 3,705.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.92, 13,869.60 and 3,705.36 is: 5,557.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.92 : 13,869.60 = 3,705.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.92/13,869.60 = 3,705.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.92x = 13,869.60 × 3,705.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.92x = 51,391,861.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,391,861.06/9,247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.13

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