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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.22, 13,715.97 and 3,592.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.22, 13,715.97 and 3,592.59 is: 5,391.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.22 : 13,715.97 = 3,592.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.22/13,715.97 = 3,592.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.22x = 13,715.97 × 3,592.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.22x = 49,275,856.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,275,856.66/9,140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.10

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