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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.68, 13,720.38 and 4,533.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.68, 13,720.38 and 4,533.16 is: 6,795.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.68 : 13,720.38 = 4,533.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.68/13,720.38 = 4,533.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.68x = 13,720.38 × 4,533.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.68x = 62,196,677.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,196,677.80/9,152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.46

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