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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.27, 13,902 and 3,723.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.27, 13,902 and 3,723.51 is: 5,586.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.27 : 13,902 = 3,723.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.27/13,902 = 3,723.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.27x = 13,902 × 3,723.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.27x = 51,764,166.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,764,166.51/9,266.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,586.30

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