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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.41, 13,917.15 and 3,731.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.41, 13,917.15 and 3,731.88 is: 5,596.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.41 : 13,917.15 = 3,731.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.41/13,917.15 = 3,731.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.41x = 13,917.15 × 3,731.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.41x = 51,937,133.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,937,133.74/9,280.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,596.43

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