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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.27, 13,869.81 and 3,548.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.27, 13,869.81 and 3,548.68 is: 5,320.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.27 : 13,869.81 = 3,548.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.27/13,869.81 = 3,548.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.27x = 13,869.81 × 3,548.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.27x = 49,219,517.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,219,517.35/9,250.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,320.87

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