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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,143.80, 13,719.36 and 3,598.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,143.80, 13,719.36 and 3,598.54 is: 5,399.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,143.80 : 13,719.36 = 3,598.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,143.80/13,719.36 = 3,598.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,143.80x = 13,719.36 × 3,598.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,143.80x = 49,369,665.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,369,665.73/9,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,399.25

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