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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.02, 13,723.80 and 3,885.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.02, 13,723.80 and 3,885.94 is: 5,827.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.02 : 13,723.80 = 3,885.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.02/13,723.80 = 3,885.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.02x = 13,723.80 × 3,885.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.02x = 53,329,863.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,329,863.37/9,151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,827.75

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