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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.04, 13,714.96 and 3,879.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.04, 13,714.96 and 3,879.80 is: 5,819.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.04 : 13,714.96 = 3,879.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.04/13,714.96 = 3,879.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.04x = 13,714.96 × 3,879.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.04x = 53,211,301.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,211,301.81/9,144.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,819.23

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