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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.39, 13,688.22 and 3,864.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.39, 13,688.22 and 3,864.12 is: 5,791.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.39 : 13,688.22 = 3,864.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.39/13,688.22 = 3,864.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.39x = 13,688.22 × 3,864.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.39x = 52,892,873.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,892,873.34/9,132.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,791.79

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