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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,304.56, 13,962.48 and 3,757.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,304.56, 13,962.48 and 3,757.20 is: 5,638.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,304.56 : 13,962.48 = 3,757.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,304.56/13,962.48 = 3,757.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,304.56x = 13,962.48 × 3,757.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,304.56x = 52,459,829.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,459,829.86/9,304.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,638.08

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