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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.64, 13,722.96 and 3,954.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.64, 13,722.96 and 3,954.52 is: 5,931.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.64 : 13,722.96 = 3,954.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.64/13,722.96 = 3,954.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.64x = 13,722.96 × 3,954.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.64x = 54,267,719.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,267,719.78/9,148.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,931.78

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