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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.06, 13,729.86 and 3,601.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.06, 13,729.86 and 3,601.33 is: 5,403.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.06 : 13,729.86 = 3,601.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.06/13,729.86 = 3,601.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.06x = 13,729.86 × 3,601.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.06x = 49,445,756.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,445,756.71/9,151.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,403.28

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