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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.91, 13,871.64 and 3,701.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.91, 13,871.64 and 3,701.81 is: 5,551.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.91 : 13,871.64 = 3,701.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.91/13,871.64 = 3,701.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.91x = 13,871.64 × 3,701.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.91x = 51,350,175.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,350,175.67/9,249.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,551.42

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