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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.20, 13,739.32 and 3,821.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.20, 13,739.32 and 3,821.45 is: 5,733.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.20 : 13,739.32 = 3,821.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.20/13,739.32 = 3,821.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.20x = 13,739.32 × 3,821.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.20x = 52,504,060.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,504,060.49/9,158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,733.01

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