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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.69, 13,909.28 and 3,725.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.69, 13,909.28 and 3,725.47 is: 5,588.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.69 : 13,909.28 = 3,725.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.69/13,909.28 = 3,725.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.69x = 13,909.28 × 3,725.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.69x = 51,818,604.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,818,604.12/9,271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.91

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