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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,153.29, 13,720.71 and 3,604.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,153.29, 13,720.71 and 3,604.49 is: 5,403.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,153.29 : 13,720.71 = 3,604.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,153.29/13,720.71 = 3,604.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,153.29x = 13,720.71 × 3,604.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,153.29x = 49,456,161.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,456,161.99/9,153.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,403.10

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