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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.80, 13,728.66 and 3,958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.80, 13,728.66 and 3,958.20 is: 5,937.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.80 : 13,728.66 = 3,958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.80/13,728.66 = 3,958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.80x = 13,728.66 × 3,958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.80x = 54,340,782.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,340,782.01/9,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,937.72

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