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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,219.89, 13,830.63 and 3,955.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,219.89, 13,830.63 and 3,955.14 is: 5,933.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,219.89 : 13,830.63 = 3,955.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,219.89/13,830.63 = 3,955.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,219.89x = 13,830.63 × 3,955.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,219.89x = 54,702,077.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,702,077.94/9,219.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,933.05

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