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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.67, 13,872.19 and 3,628.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.67, 13,872.19 and 3,628.48 is: 5,441.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.67 : 13,872.19 = 3,628.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.67/13,872.19 = 3,628.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.67x = 13,872.19 × 3,628.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.67x = 50,334,959.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,334,959.84/9,249.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,441.81

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