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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.67, 13,727.61 and 3,605.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.67, 13,727.61 and 3,605.99 is: 5,410.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.67 : 13,727.61 = 3,605.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.67/13,727.61 = 3,605.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.67x = 13,727.61 × 3,605.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.67x = 49,501,555.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,501,555.75/9,148.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.80

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