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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.39, 13,902.84 and 3,721.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.39, 13,902.84 and 3,721.17 is: 5,582.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.39 : 13,902.84 = 3,721.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.39/13,902.84 = 3,721.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.39x = 13,902.84 × 3,721.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.39x = 51,734,831.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,734,831.12/9,267.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,582.46

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