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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.01, 13,707.23 and 3,874.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.01, 13,707.23 and 3,874.92 is: 5,811.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.01 : 13,707.23 = 3,874.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.01/13,707.23 = 3,874.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.01x = 13,707.23 × 3,874.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.01x = 53,114,400.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,114,400.30/9,140.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,811.20

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