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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.20, 13,881.70 and 3,708.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.20, 13,881.70 and 3,708.32 is: 5,562.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.20 : 13,881.70 = 3,708.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.20/13,881.70 = 3,708.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.20x = 13,881.70 × 3,708.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.20x = 51,477,785.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,477,785.74/9,255.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.04

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