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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.88, 13,710.11 and 3,876.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.88, 13,710.11 and 3,876.82 is: 5,814.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.88 : 13,710.11 = 3,876.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.88/13,710.11 = 3,876.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.88x = 13,710.11 × 3,876.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.88x = 53,151,556.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,151,556.55/9,141.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,814.07

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