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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,310.26, 13,961.72 and 3,762.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,310.26, 13,961.72 and 3,762.56 is: 5,642.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,310.26 : 13,961.72 = 3,762.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,310.26/13,961.72 = 3,762.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,310.26x = 13,961.72 × 3,762.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,310.26x = 52,531,809.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,531,809.20/9,310.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.36

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