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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.16, 13,873.08 and 3,703.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.16, 13,873.08 and 3,703.47 is: 5,553.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.16 : 13,873.08 = 3,703.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.16/13,873.08 = 3,703.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.16x = 13,873.08 × 3,703.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.16x = 51,378,535.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,378,535.59/9,251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,553.74

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