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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.81, 13,910.96 and 3,726.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.81, 13,910.96 and 3,726.59 is: 5,590.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.81 : 13,910.96 = 3,726.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.81/13,910.96 = 3,726.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.81x = 13,910.96 × 3,726.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.81x = 51,840,384.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,840,384.19/9,272.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,590.58

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