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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.78, 13,727.31 and 3,883.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.78, 13,727.31 and 3,883.39 is: 5,824.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.78 : 13,727.31 = 3,883.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.78/13,727.31 = 3,883.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.78x = 13,727.31 × 3,883.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.78x = 53,308,498.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,308,498.38/9,151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,824.93

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