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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.82, 13,915.47 and 3,729.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.82, 13,915.47 and 3,729.59 is: 5,595.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.82 : 13,915.47 = 3,729.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.82/13,915.47 = 3,729.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.82x = 13,915.47 × 3,729.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.82x = 51,898,928.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,898,928.18/9,275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.08

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