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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.56, 13,711.12 and 3,593.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.56, 13,711.12 and 3,593.41 is: 5,389.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.56 : 13,711.12 = 3,593.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.56/13,711.12 = 3,593.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.56x = 13,711.12 × 3,593.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.56x = 49,269,729.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,269,729.80/9,141.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.64

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