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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,125.06, 13,692.86 and 3,859.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,125.06, 13,692.86 and 3,859.73 is: 5,791.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,125.06 : 13,692.86 = 3,859.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,125.06/13,692.86 = 3,859.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,125.06x = 13,692.86 × 3,859.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,125.06x = 52,850,683.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,850,683.71/9,125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,791.82

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