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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.93, 13,727.63 and 3,609.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.93, 13,727.63 and 3,609.11 is: 5,410.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.93 : 13,727.63 = 3,609.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.93/13,727.63 = 3,609.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.93x = 13,727.63 × 3,609.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.93x = 49,544,570.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,544,570.05/9,157.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.02

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