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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.77, 13,912.92 and 3,727.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.77, 13,912.92 and 3,727.39 is: 5,591.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.77 : 13,912.92 = 3,727.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.77/13,912.92 = 3,727.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.77x = 13,912.92 × 3,727.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.77x = 51,858,878.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,858,878.88/9,274.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,591.39

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