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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.93, 13,901.79 and 3,721.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.93, 13,901.79 and 3,721.18 is: 5,581.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.93 : 13,901.79 = 3,721.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.93/13,901.79 = 3,721.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.93x = 13,901.79 × 3,721.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.93x = 51,730,996.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,730,996.40/9,267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,581.72

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