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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.81, 13,716.78 and 3,601.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.81, 13,716.78 and 3,601.90 is: 5,399.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.81 : 13,716.78 = 3,601.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.81/13,716.78 = 3,601.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.81x = 13,716.78 × 3,601.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.81x = 49,406,469.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,406,469.88/9,150.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,399.14

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