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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.51, 13,722.69 and 3,602.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.51, 13,722.69 and 3,602.40 is: 5,402.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.51 : 13,722.69 = 3,602.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.51/13,722.69 = 3,602.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.51x = 13,722.69 × 3,602.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.51x = 49,434,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,434,618.46/9,150.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,402.39

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