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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,161.56, 13,741.22 and 3,898.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,161.56, 13,741.22 and 3,898.69 is: 5,847.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,161.56 : 13,741.22 = 3,898.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,161.56/13,741.22 = 3,898.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,161.56x = 13,741.22 × 3,898.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,161.56x = 53,572,757.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,572,757.00/9,161.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,847.56

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