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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.36, 13,873.62 and 3,706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.36, 13,873.62 and 3,706.20 is: 5,553.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.36 : 13,873.62 = 3,706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.36/13,873.62 = 3,706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.36x = 13,873.62 × 3,706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.36x = 51,418,410.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,418,410.44/9,258.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,553.73

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