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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.56, 13,909.09 and 3,725.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.56, 13,909.09 and 3,725.35 is: 5,588.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.56 : 13,909.09 = 3,725.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.56/13,909.09 = 3,725.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.56x = 13,909.09 × 3,725.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.56x = 51,816,228.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,816,228.43/9,271.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.73

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