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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.19, 13,901.63 and 3,722.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.19, 13,901.63 and 3,722.46 is: 5,585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.19 : 13,901.63 = 3,722.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.19/13,901.63 = 3,722.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.19x = 13,901.63 × 3,722.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.19x = 51,748,261.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,748,261.61/9,265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,585.23

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