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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.02, 13,717.80 and 3,881.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.02, 13,717.80 and 3,881.95 is: 5,821.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.02 : 13,717.80 = 3,881.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.02/13,717.80 = 3,881.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.02x = 13,717.80 × 3,881.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.02x = 53,251,779.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,251,779.42/9,147.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,821.77

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