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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,154.28, 13,728.66 and 3,889.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,154.28, 13,728.66 and 3,889.22 is: 5,832.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,154.28 : 13,728.66 = 3,889.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,154.28/13,728.66 = 3,889.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,154.28x = 13,728.66 × 3,889.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,154.28x = 53,393,779.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,393,779.05/9,154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,832.66

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