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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.82, 13,903.65 and 3,722.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.82, 13,903.65 and 3,722.94 is: 5,583.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.82 : 13,903.65 = 3,722.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.82/13,903.65 = 3,722.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.82x = 13,903.65 × 3,722.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.82x = 51,762,454.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,762,454.73/9,269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.98

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