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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.64, 13,727.96 and 3,882.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.64, 13,727.96 and 3,882.84 is: 5,826.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.64 : 13,727.96 = 3,882.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.64/13,727.96 = 3,882.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.64x = 13,727.96 × 3,882.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.64x = 53,303,472.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,303,472.21/9,148.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,826.38

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