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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.77, 13,911.42 and 3,726.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.77, 13,911.42 and 3,726.39 is: 5,589.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.77 : 13,911.42 = 3,726.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.77/13,911.42 = 3,726.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.77x = 13,911.42 × 3,726.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.77x = 51,839,376.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,839,376.37/9,273.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,589.89

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