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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.72, 13,745.22 and 3,612.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.72, 13,745.22 and 3,612.09 is: 5,420.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.72 : 13,745.22 = 3,612.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.72/13,745.22 = 3,612.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.72x = 13,745.22 × 3,612.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.72x = 49,648,971.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,648,971.71/9,159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,420.36

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