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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.04, 13,717.96 and 3,881.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.04, 13,717.96 and 3,881.80 is: 5,822.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.04 : 13,717.96 = 3,881.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.04/13,717.96 = 3,881.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.04x = 13,717.96 × 3,881.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.04x = 53,250,377.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,250,377.13/9,146.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,822.23

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