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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.62, 13,713.21 and 3,882.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.62, 13,713.21 and 3,882.54 is: 5,819.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.62 : 13,713.21 = 3,882.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.62/13,713.21 = 3,882.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.62x = 13,713.21 × 3,882.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.62x = 53,242,086.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,242,086.35/9,148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,819.68

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