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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,131.58, 13,691.70 and 3,933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,131.58, 13,691.70 and 3,933 is: 5,897.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,131.58 : 13,691.70 = 3,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,131.58/13,691.70 = 3,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,131.58x = 13,691.70 × 3,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,131.58x = 53,849,456.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,849,456.10/9,131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,897.06

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