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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,117.53, 13,670.54 and 3,849.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,117.53, 13,670.54 and 3,849.82 is: 5,772.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,117.53 : 13,670.54 = 3,849.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,117.53/13,670.54 = 3,849.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,117.53x = 13,670.54 × 3,849.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,117.53x = 52,629,049.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,629,049.95/9,117.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,772.29

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