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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.15, 13,902.12 and 3,722.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.15, 13,902.12 and 3,722.01 is: 5,581.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.15 : 13,902.12 = 3,722.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.15/13,902.12 = 3,722.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.15x = 13,902.12 × 3,722.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.15x = 51,743,829.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,743,829.66/9,270.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,581.77

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