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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.17, 13,718.98 and 3,595.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.17, 13,718.98 and 3,595.51 is: 5,393.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.17 : 13,718.98 = 3,595.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.17/13,718.98 = 3,595.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.17x = 13,718.98 × 3,595.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.17x = 49,326,729.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,326,729.78/9,146.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.16

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