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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.08, 13,909.98 and 3,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.08, 13,909.98 and 3,727.20 is: 5,590.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.08 : 13,909.98 = 3,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.08/13,909.98 = 3,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.08x = 13,909.98 × 3,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.08x = 51,845,277.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,845,277.46/9,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,590.34

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