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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.50, 13,717.20 and 3,879.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.50, 13,717.20 and 3,879.47 is: 5,821.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.50 : 13,717.20 = 3,879.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.50/13,717.20 = 3,879.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.50x = 13,717.20 × 3,879.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.50x = 53,215,397.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,215,397.30/9,141.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,821.30

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