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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,122.14, 13,688.62 and 3,856.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,122.14, 13,688.62 and 3,856.87 is: 5,787.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,122.14 : 13,688.62 = 3,856.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,122.14/13,688.62 = 3,856.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,122.14x = 13,688.62 × 3,856.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,122.14x = 52,795,169.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,795,169.14/9,122.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,787.58

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