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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.76, 13,920.40 and 3,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.76, 13,920.40 and 3,732.40 is: 5,598.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.76 : 13,920.40 = 3,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.76/13,920.40 = 3,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.76x = 13,920.40 × 3,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.76x = 51,956,500.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,956,500.96/9,279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.91

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