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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.89, 13,736.52 and 3,895.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.89, 13,736.52 and 3,895.25 is: 5,841.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.89 : 13,736.52 = 3,895.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.89/13,736.52 = 3,895.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.89x = 13,736.52 × 3,895.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.89x = 53,507,179.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,507,179.53/9,159.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,841.47

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