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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.69, 13,920.44 and 3,730.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.69, 13,920.44 and 3,730.53 is: 5,597.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.69 : 13,920.44 = 3,730.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.69/13,920.44 = 3,730.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.69x = 13,920.44 × 3,730.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.69x = 51,930,600.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,930,600.38/9,276.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,597.97

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