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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.87, 13,881.29 and 3,711.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.87, 13,881.29 and 3,711.36 is: 5,563.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.87 : 13,881.29 = 3,711.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.87/13,881.29 = 3,711.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.87x = 13,881.29 × 3,711.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.87x = 51,518,445.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,518,445.90/9,260.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.02

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