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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,122.63, 13,683.96 and 3,856.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,122.63, 13,683.96 and 3,856.82 is: 5,785.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,122.63 : 13,683.96 = 3,856.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,122.63/13,683.96 = 3,856.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,122.63x = 13,683.96 × 3,856.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,122.63x = 52,776,502.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,776,502.19/9,122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,785.23

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