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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,143.03, 13,711.12 and 3,597.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,143.03, 13,711.12 and 3,597.62 is: 5,395.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,143.03 : 13,711.12 = 3,597.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,143.03/13,711.12 = 3,597.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,143.03x = 13,711.12 × 3,597.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,143.03x = 49,327,342.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,327,342.22/9,143.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,395.08

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