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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.98, 13,910.51 and 3,727.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.98, 13,910.51 and 3,727.45 is: 5,589.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.98 : 13,910.51 = 3,727.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.98/13,910.51 = 3,727.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.98x = 13,910.51 × 3,727.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.98x = 51,850,727.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,850,727.09/9,275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,589.78

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