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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.90, 13,716.83 and 3,599.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.90, 13,716.83 and 3,599.27 is: 5,400.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.90 : 13,716.83 = 3,599.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.90/13,716.83 = 3,599.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.90x = 13,716.83 × 3,599.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.90x = 49,370,618.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,370,618.00/9,141.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.48

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