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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.23, 13,902.39 and 3,723.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.23, 13,902.39 and 3,723.09 is: 5,582.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.23 : 13,902.39 = 3,723.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.23/13,902.39 = 3,723.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.23x = 13,902.39 × 3,723.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.23x = 51,759,849.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,759,849.19/9,271.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,582.85

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