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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.38, 13,887.26 and 3,710.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.38, 13,887.26 and 3,710.24 is: 5,565.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.38 : 13,887.26 = 3,710.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.38/13,887.26 = 3,710.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.38x = 13,887.26 × 3,710.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.38x = 51,525,066.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,525,066.42/9,258.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.23

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