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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.13, 13,729.81 and 3,607.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.13, 13,729.81 and 3,607.46 is: 5,413.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.13 : 13,729.81 = 3,607.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.13/13,729.81 = 3,607.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.13x = 13,729.81 × 3,607.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.13x = 49,529,740.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,529,740.38/9,150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,413.01

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