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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.22, 13,714.47 and 3,591.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.22, 13,714.47 and 3,591.59 is: 5,389.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.22 : 13,714.47 = 3,591.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.22/13,714.47 = 3,591.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.22x = 13,714.47 × 3,591.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.22x = 49,256,753.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,256,753.31/9,139.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.60

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