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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.31, 13,911.71 and 3,727.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.31, 13,911.71 and 3,727.10 is: 5,591.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.31 : 13,911.71 = 3,727.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.31/13,911.71 = 3,727.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.31x = 13,911.71 × 3,727.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.31x = 51,850,334.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,850,334.34/9,273.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,591.35

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