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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.28, 13,878.36 and 3,707

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.28, 13,878.36 and 3,707 is: 5,560.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.28 : 13,878.36 = 3,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.28/13,878.36 = 3,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.28x = 13,878.36 × 3,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.28x = 51,447,080.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,447,080.52/9,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.48

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