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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.08, 13,732.88 and 3,892.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.08, 13,732.88 and 3,892.06 is: 5,836.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.08 : 13,732.88 = 3,892.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.08/13,732.88 = 3,892.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.08x = 13,732.88 × 3,892.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.08x = 53,449,226.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,449,226.37/9,157.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,836.93

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