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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,101.51, 13,630.73 and 5,804.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,101.51, 13,630.73 and 5,804.61 is: 8,693.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,101.51 : 13,630.73 = 5,804.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,101.51/13,630.73 = 5,804.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,101.51x = 13,630.73 × 5,804.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,101.51x = 79,121,100.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,121,100.85/9,101.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,693.18

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