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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.77, 13,901.25 and 3,723.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.77, 13,901.25 and 3,723.01 is: 5,585.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.77 : 13,901.25 = 3,723.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.77/13,901.25 = 3,723.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.77x = 13,901.25 × 3,723.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.77x = 51,754,423.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,754,423.26/9,265.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,585.55

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