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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.05, 13,715.82 and 3,601.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.05, 13,715.82 and 3,601.23 is: 5,398.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.05 : 13,715.82 = 3,601.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.05/13,715.82 = 3,601.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.05x = 13,715.82 × 3,601.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.05x = 49,393,771.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,393,771.02/9,150.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,398.20

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