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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.28, 13,905 and 3,725.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.28, 13,905 and 3,725.50 is: 5,589.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.28 : 13,905 = 3,725.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.28/13,905 = 3,725.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.28x = 13,905 × 3,725.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.28x = 51,803,077.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,803,077.50/9,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,589.29

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