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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.37, 13,901.67 and 3,262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.37, 13,901.67 and 3,262.72 is: 4,894.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.37 : 13,901.67 = 3,262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.37/13,901.67 = 3,262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.37x = 13,901.67 × 3,262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.37x = 45,357,256.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,357,256.74/9,267.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,894.30

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