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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.19, 13,718.07 and 3,882.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.19, 13,718.07 and 3,882.14 is: 5,822.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.19 : 13,718.07 = 3,882.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.19/13,718.07 = 3,882.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.19x = 13,718.07 × 3,882.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.19x = 53,255,468.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,255,468.27/9,147.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,822.06

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