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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.37, 13,709.33 and 3,876.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.37, 13,709.33 and 3,876.30 is: 5,813.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.37 : 13,709.33 = 3,876.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.37/13,709.33 = 3,876.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.37x = 13,709.33 × 3,876.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.37x = 53,141,492.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,141,492.84/9,141.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,813.30

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