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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.21, 13,713.26 and 3,876.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.21, 13,713.26 and 3,876.24 is: 5,814.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.21 : 13,713.26 = 3,876.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.21/13,713.26 = 3,876.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.21x = 13,713.26 × 3,876.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.21x = 53,155,867.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,155,867.56/9,141.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,814.97

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