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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.37, 13,770.96 and 3,916.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.37, 13,770.96 and 3,916.43 is: 5,872.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.37 : 13,770.96 = 3,916.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.37/13,770.96 = 3,916.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.37x = 13,770.96 × 3,916.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.37x = 53,932,932.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,932,932.02/9,184.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,872.25

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