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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.39, 13,898.33 and 3,718.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.39, 13,898.33 and 3,718.17 is: 5,577.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.39 : 13,898.33 = 3,718.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.39/13,898.33 = 3,718.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.39x = 13,898.33 × 3,718.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.39x = 51,676,369.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,676,369.92/9,264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,577.96

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