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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.82, 13,916.97 and 3,730.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.82, 13,916.97 and 3,730.59 is: 5,596.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.82 : 13,916.97 = 3,730.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.82/13,916.97 = 3,730.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.82x = 13,916.97 × 3,730.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.82x = 51,918,509.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,918,509.11/9,276.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,596.58

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