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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.55, 13,730.61 and 3,601.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.55, 13,730.61 and 3,601.82 is: 5,404.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.55 : 13,730.61 = 3,601.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.55/13,730.61 = 3,601.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.55x = 13,730.61 × 3,601.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.55x = 49,455,117.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,455,117.06/9,151.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,404.02

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