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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,153.60, 13,729.60 and 2,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,153.60, 13,729.60 and 2,997.60 is: 4,496.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,153.60 : 13,729.60 = 2,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,153.60/13,729.60 = 2,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,153.60x = 13,729.60 × 2,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,153.60x = 41,155,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,155,848.96/9,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.14

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