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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.38, 13,897.67 and 3,720.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.38, 13,897.67 and 3,720.61 is: 5,581.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.38 : 13,897.67 = 3,720.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.38/13,897.67 = 3,720.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.38x = 13,897.67 × 3,720.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.38x = 51,707,791.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,707,791.38/9,263.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,581.96

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