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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.94, 13,724.61 and 3,881.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.94, 13,724.61 and 3,881.57 is: 5,822.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.94 : 13,724.61 = 3,881.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.94/13,724.61 = 3,881.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.94x = 13,724.61 × 3,881.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.94x = 53,272,951.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,272,951.26/9,149.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,822.22

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