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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.72, 13,742.22 and 3,610.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.72, 13,742.22 and 3,610.10 is: 5,417.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.72 : 13,742.22 = 3,610.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.72/13,742.22 = 3,610.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.72x = 13,742.22 × 3,610.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.72x = 49,610,788.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,610,788.42/9,157.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,417.37

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