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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,189.24, 13,774.23 and 3,855.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,189.24, 13,774.23 and 3,855.48 is: 5,779.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,189.24 : 13,774.23 = 3,855.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,189.24/13,774.23 = 3,855.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,189.24x = 13,774.23 × 3,855.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,189.24x = 53,106,268.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,106,268.28/9,189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,779.18

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