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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.63, 13,901.33 and 3,720.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.63, 13,901.33 and 3,720.88 is: 5,581.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.63 : 13,901.33 = 3,720.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.63/13,901.33 = 3,720.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.63x = 13,901.33 × 3,720.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.63x = 51,725,108.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,725,108.32/9,267.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,581.26

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