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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.80, 13,716.36 and 3,596.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.80, 13,716.36 and 3,596.54 is: 5,396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.80 : 13,716.36 = 3,596.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.80/13,716.36 = 3,596.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.80x = 13,716.36 × 3,596.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.80x = 49,331,437.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,331,437.39/9,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,396.25

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