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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.40, 13,615.49 and 3,879.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.40, 13,615.49 and 3,879.14 is: 5,821.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.40 : 13,615.49 = 3,879.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.40/13,615.49 = 3,879.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.40x = 13,615.49 × 3,879.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.40x = 52,816,333.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,816,333.50/9,073.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,821.01

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