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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.64, 13,718.56 and 3,604.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.64, 13,718.56 and 3,604.96 is: 5,403.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.64 : 13,718.56 = 3,604.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.64/13,718.56 = 3,604.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.64x = 13,718.56 × 3,604.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.64x = 49,454,860.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,454,860.06/9,152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,403.34

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