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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.31, 13,908.71 and 3,725.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.31, 13,908.71 and 3,725.10 is: 5,588.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.31 : 13,908.71 = 3,725.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.31/13,908.71 = 3,725.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.31x = 13,908.71 × 3,725.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.31x = 51,811,344.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,811,344.93/9,271.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.35

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