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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.68, 13,925.27 and 3,737.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.68, 13,925.27 and 3,737.58 is: 5,605.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.68 : 13,925.27 = 3,737.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.68/13,925.27 = 3,737.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.68x = 13,925.27 × 3,737.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.68x = 52,046,791.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,046,791.96/9,285.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.06

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