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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.77, 13,899.26 and 3,718.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.77, 13,899.26 and 3,718.39 is: 5,577.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.77 : 13,899.26 = 3,718.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.77/13,899.26 = 3,718.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.77x = 13,899.26 × 3,718.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.77x = 51,682,870.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,682,870.00/9,265.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,577.83

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