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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.02, 13,735.49 and 3,891.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.02, 13,735.49 and 3,891.22 is: 5,836.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.02 : 13,735.49 = 3,891.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.02/13,735.49 = 3,891.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.02x = 13,735.49 × 3,891.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.02x = 53,447,813.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,447,813.40/9,157.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,836.81

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