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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.83, 13,898.43 and 3,724.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.83, 13,898.43 and 3,724.14 is: 5,582.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.83 : 13,898.43 = 3,724.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.83/13,898.43 = 3,724.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.83x = 13,898.43 × 3,724.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.83x = 51,759,699.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,759,699.10/9,271.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,582.47

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