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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.17, 13,905.42 and 3,722.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.17, 13,905.42 and 3,722.59 is: 5,582.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.17 : 13,905.42 = 3,722.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.17/13,905.42 = 3,722.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.17x = 13,905.42 × 3,722.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.17x = 51,764,177.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,764,177.44/9,272.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,582.75

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