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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.54, 13,915.45 and 3,729.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.54, 13,915.45 and 3,729.88 is: 5,595.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.54 : 13,915.45 = 3,729.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.54/13,915.45 = 3,729.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.54x = 13,915.45 × 3,729.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.54x = 51,902,958.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,902,958.65/9,276.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.08

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