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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,137.37, 13,706.33 and 3,592.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,137.37, 13,706.33 and 3,592.11 is: 5,388.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,137.37 : 13,706.33 = 3,592.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,137.37/13,706.33 = 3,592.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,137.37x = 13,706.33 × 3,592.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,137.37x = 49,234,627.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,234,627.10/9,137.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,388.27

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