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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.74, 13,643.79 and 3,901.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.74, 13,643.79 and 3,901.66 is: 5,852.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.74 : 13,643.79 = 3,901.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.74/13,643.79 = 3,901.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.74x = 13,643.79 × 3,901.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.74x = 53,233,429.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,233,429.69/9,095.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,852.57

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