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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.39, 13,899.84 and 3,719.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.39, 13,899.84 and 3,719.17 is: 5,579.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.39 : 13,899.84 = 3,719.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.39/13,899.84 = 3,719.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.39x = 13,899.84 × 3,719.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.39x = 51,695,849.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,695,849.34/9,265.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,579.46

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