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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.71, 13,714.01 and 3,876.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.71, 13,714.01 and 3,876.74 is: 5,815.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.71 : 13,714.01 = 3,876.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.71/13,714.01 = 3,876.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.71x = 13,714.01 × 3,876.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.71x = 53,165,651.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,165,651.13/9,141.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,815.72

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