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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.93, 13,719.14 and 3,882.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.93, 13,719.14 and 3,882.83 is: 5,823.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.93 : 13,719.14 = 3,882.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.93/13,719.14 = 3,882.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.93x = 13,719.14 × 3,882.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.93x = 53,269,000.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,269,000.36/9,147.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,823.07

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