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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.92, 13,737.60 and 3,610.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.92, 13,737.60 and 3,610.88 is: 5,416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.92 : 13,737.60 = 3,610.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.92/13,737.60 = 3,610.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.92x = 13,737.60 × 3,610.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.92x = 49,604,825.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,604,825.09/9,157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,416.60

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