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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.88, 13,723.32 and 3,606.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.88, 13,723.32 and 3,606.96 is: 5,408.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.88 : 13,723.32 = 3,606.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.88/13,723.32 = 3,606.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.88x = 13,723.32 × 3,606.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.88x = 49,499,466.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,499,466.31/9,152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,408.08

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