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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,131.30, 13,693.28 and 3,868.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,131.30, 13,693.28 and 3,868.72 is: 5,801.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,131.30 : 13,693.28 = 3,868.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,131.30/13,693.28 = 3,868.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,131.30x = 13,693.28 × 3,868.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,131.30x = 52,975,466.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,975,466.20/9,131.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,801.53

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