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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.32, 13,904.40 and 3,723.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.32, 13,904.40 and 3,723.44 is: 5,584.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.32 : 13,904.40 = 3,723.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.32/13,904.40 = 3,723.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.32x = 13,904.40 × 3,723.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.32x = 51,772,199.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,772,199.14/9,270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,584.73

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