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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.28, 13,769.91 and 3,914.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.28, 13,769.91 and 3,914.55 is: 5,870.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.28 : 13,769.91 = 3,914.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.28/13,769.91 = 3,914.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.28x = 13,769.91 × 3,914.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.28x = 53,903,001.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,903,001.19/9,182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,870.33

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