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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.54, 13,871.48 and 3,700.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.54, 13,871.48 and 3,700.17 is: 5,546.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.54 : 13,871.48 = 3,700.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.54/13,871.48 = 3,700.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.54x = 13,871.48 × 3,700.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.54x = 51,326,815.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,326,815.65/9,254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,546.13

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