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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.94, 13,734.06 and 3,893.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.94, 13,734.06 and 3,893.28 is: 5,838.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.94 : 13,734.06 = 3,893.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.94/13,734.06 = 3,893.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.94x = 13,734.06 × 3,893.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.94x = 53,470,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,470,541.12/9,158.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,838.07

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