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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.29, 13,706.57 and 3,592.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.29, 13,706.57 and 3,592.76 is: 5,387.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.29 : 13,706.57 = 3,592.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.29/13,706.57 = 3,592.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.29x = 13,706.57 × 3,592.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.29x = 49,244,336.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,244,336.67/9,140.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,387.61

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