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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.32, 13,907.40 and 3,725.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.32, 13,907.40 and 3,725.44 is: 5,587.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.32 : 13,907.40 = 3,725.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.32/13,907.40 = 3,725.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.32x = 13,907.40 × 3,725.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.32x = 51,811,184.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,811,184.26/9,272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,587.73

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