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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.17, 13,908.42 and 3,724.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.17, 13,908.42 and 3,724.59 is: 5,585.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.17 : 13,908.42 = 3,724.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.17/13,908.42 = 3,724.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.17x = 13,908.42 × 3,724.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.17x = 51,803,162.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,803,162.05/9,274.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,585.75

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