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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.44, 13,910.40 and 3,726.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.44, 13,910.40 and 3,726.23 is: 5,590.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.44 : 13,910.40 = 3,726.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.44/13,910.40 = 3,726.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.44x = 13,910.40 × 3,726.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.44x = 51,833,280.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,833,280.24/9,272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,590.04

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