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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.86, 13,904.61 and 3,723.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.86, 13,904.61 and 3,723.98 is: 5,585.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.86 : 13,904.61 = 3,723.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.86/13,904.61 = 3,723.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.86x = 13,904.61 × 3,723.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.86x = 51,780,489.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,780,489.55/9,270.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,585.30

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