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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.60, 13,902.36 and 3,717.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.60, 13,902.36 and 3,717.04 is: 5,577.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.60 : 13,902.36 = 3,717.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.60/13,902.36 = 3,717.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.60x = 13,902.36 × 3,717.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.60x = 51,675,628.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,675,628.21/9,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,577.75

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