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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.55, 13,727.07 and 3,608.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.55, 13,727.07 and 3,608.74 is: 5,409.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.55 : 13,727.07 = 3,608.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.55/13,727.07 = 3,608.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.55x = 13,727.07 × 3,608.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.55x = 49,537,392.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,537,392.27/9,157.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,409.46

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