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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.68, 13,732.38 and 3,888.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.68, 13,732.38 and 3,888.84 is: 5,834.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.68 : 13,732.38 = 3,888.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.68/13,732.38 = 3,888.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.68x = 13,732.38 × 3,888.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.68x = 53,403,028.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,403,028.64/9,152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,834.69

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