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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.28, 13,899.39 and 3,715.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.28, 13,899.39 and 3,715.68 is: 5,573.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.28 : 13,899.39 = 3,715.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.28/13,899.39 = 3,715.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.28x = 13,899.39 × 3,715.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.28x = 51,645,685.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,645,685.44/9,266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,573.51

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