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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.22, 13,917.89 and 3,730.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.22, 13,917.89 and 3,730.39 is: 5,598.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.22 : 13,917.89 = 3,730.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.22/13,917.89 = 3,730.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.22x = 13,917.89 × 3,730.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.22x = 51,919,132.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,919,132.21/9,273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.83

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