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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,155.52, 13,725.18 and 3,958.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,155.52, 13,725.18 and 3,958.56 is: 5,934.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,155.52 : 13,725.18 = 3,958.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,155.52/13,725.18 = 3,958.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,155.52x = 13,725.18 × 3,958.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,155.52x = 54,331,948.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,331,948.54/9,155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,934.34

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