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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.73, 13,693.42 and 3,862.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.73, 13,693.42 and 3,862.73 is: 5,794.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.73 : 13,693.42 = 3,862.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.73/13,693.42 = 3,862.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.73x = 13,693.42 × 3,862.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.73x = 52,894,023.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,894,023.30/9,127.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,794.87

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