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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,119.34, 13,677.82 and 3,856.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,119.34, 13,677.82 and 3,856.43 is: 5,784.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,119.34 : 13,677.82 = 3,856.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,119.34/13,677.82 = 3,856.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,119.34x = 13,677.82 × 3,856.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,119.34x = 52,747,579.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,747,579.94/9,119.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,784.14

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