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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,122.06, 13,672.38 and 3,855.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,122.06, 13,672.38 and 3,855.98 is: 5,779.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,122.06 : 13,672.38 = 3,855.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,122.06/13,672.38 = 3,855.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,122.06x = 13,672.38 × 3,855.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,122.06x = 52,720,423.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,720,423.83/9,122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,779.44

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