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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.55, 13,705.59 and 3,592.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.55, 13,705.59 and 3,592.03 is: 5,385.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.55 : 13,705.59 = 3,592.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.55/13,705.59 = 3,592.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.55x = 13,705.59 × 3,592.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.55x = 49,230,890.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,230,890.45/9,141.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,385.40

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