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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,161.24, 13,732.25 and 3,895.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,161.24, 13,732.25 and 3,895.03 is: 5,838.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,161.24 : 13,732.25 = 3,895.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,161.24/13,732.25 = 3,895.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,161.24x = 13,732.25 × 3,895.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,161.24x = 53,487,471.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,487,471.91/9,161.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,838.45

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