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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.27, 13,716.68 and 3,881.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.27, 13,716.68 and 3,881.21 is: 5,820.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.27 : 13,716.68 = 3,881.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.27/13,716.68 = 3,881.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.27x = 13,716.68 × 3,881.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.27x = 53,237,227.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,237,227.59/9,146.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,820.65

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