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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.72, 13,952.61 and 3,750.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.72, 13,952.61 and 3,750.21 is: 5,626.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.72 : 13,952.61 = 3,750.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.72/13,952.61 = 3,750.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.72x = 13,952.61 × 3,750.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.72x = 52,325,217.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,325,217.55/9,299.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.54

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