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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.88, 13,814.46 and 3,661.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.88, 13,814.46 and 3,661.88 is: 5,495.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.88 : 13,814.46 = 3,661.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.88/13,814.46 = 3,661.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.88x = 13,814.46 × 3,661.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.88x = 50,586,894.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,586,894.78/9,205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.06

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