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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.32, 13,916.22 and 3,730.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.32, 13,916.22 and 3,730.09 is: 5,595.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.32 : 13,916.22 = 3,730.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.32/13,916.22 = 3,730.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.32x = 13,916.22 × 3,730.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.32x = 51,908,683.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,908,683.48/9,276.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.83

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