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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.07, 13,717.14 and 3,602.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.07, 13,717.14 and 3,602.15 is: 5,399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.07 : 13,717.14 = 3,602.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.07/13,717.14 = 3,602.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.07x = 13,717.14 × 3,602.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.07x = 49,411,195.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,411,195.85/9,151.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,399.50

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