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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.22, 13,897.38 and 3,713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.22, 13,897.38 and 3,713.80 is: 5,572.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.22 : 13,897.38 = 3,713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.22/13,897.38 = 3,713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.22x = 13,897.38 × 3,713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.22x = 51,612,089.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,612,089.84/9,261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,572.93

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