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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.22, 13,921.58 and 3,735.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.22, 13,921.58 and 3,735.12 is: 5,601.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.22 : 13,921.58 = 3,735.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.22/13,921.58 = 3,735.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.22x = 13,921.58 × 3,735.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.22x = 51,998,771.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,998,771.89/9,283.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,601.37

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