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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,069.52, 13,601.40 and 3,874

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,069.52, 13,601.40 and 3,874 is: 5,809.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,069.52 : 13,601.40 = 3,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,069.52/13,601.40 = 3,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,069.52x = 13,601.40 × 3,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,069.52x = 52,691,823.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,691,823.60/9,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,809.77

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