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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.66, 13,893.81 and 3,717.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.66, 13,893.81 and 3,717.25 is: 5,575.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.66 : 13,893.81 = 3,717.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.66/13,893.81 = 3,717.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.66x = 13,893.81 × 3,717.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.66x = 51,646,765.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,646,765.22/9,262.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.80

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