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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,219.11, 13,817.08 and 3,947.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,219.11, 13,817.08 and 3,947.91 is: 5,916.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,219.11 : 13,817.08 = 3,947.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,219.11/13,817.08 = 3,947.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,219.11x = 13,817.08 × 3,947.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,219.11x = 54,548,541.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,548,541.42/9,219.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,916.90

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