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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.27, 13,731.82 and 3,609.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.27, 13,731.82 and 3,609.48 is: 5,415.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.27 : 13,731.82 = 3,609.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.27/13,731.82 = 3,609.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.27x = 13,731.82 × 3,609.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.27x = 49,564,729.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,564,729.65/9,152.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,415.57

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