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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,114.62, 13,664.52 and 3,846.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,114.62, 13,664.52 and 3,846.23 is: 5,766.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,114.62 : 13,664.52 = 3,846.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,114.62/13,664.52 = 3,846.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,114.62x = 13,664.52 × 3,846.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,114.62x = 52,556,886.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,556,886.76/9,114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,766.22

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