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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.37, 13,730.67 and 3,887.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.37, 13,730.67 and 3,887.55 is: 5,832.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.37 : 13,730.67 = 3,887.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.37/13,730.67 = 3,887.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.37x = 13,730.67 × 3,887.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.37x = 53,378,700.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,378,700.49/9,152.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,832.23

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