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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.28, 13,903.89 and 3,718.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.28, 13,903.89 and 3,718.68 is: 5,578.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.28 : 13,903.89 = 3,718.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.28/13,903.89 = 3,718.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.28x = 13,903.89 × 3,718.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.28x = 51,704,117.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,704,117.67/9,269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,578.01

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