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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.35, 13,915.16 and 3,729.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.35, 13,915.16 and 3,729.69 is: 5,594.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.35 : 13,915.16 = 3,729.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.35/13,915.16 = 3,729.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.35x = 13,915.16 × 3,729.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.35x = 51,899,214.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,899,214.45/9,276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,594.79

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