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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.14, 13,720.39 and 3,878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.14, 13,720.39 and 3,878.76 is: 5,818.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.14 : 13,720.39 = 3,878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.14/13,720.39 = 3,878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.14x = 13,720.39 × 3,878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.14x = 53,218,099.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,218,099.92/9,147.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,818.00

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