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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.52, 13,717.05 and 3,881.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.52, 13,717.05 and 3,881.44 is: 5,821.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.52 : 13,717.05 = 3,881.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.52/13,717.05 = 3,881.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.52x = 13,717.05 × 3,881.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.52x = 53,241,906.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,241,906.55/9,146.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,821.00

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