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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.74, 13,732.77 and 3,608.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.74, 13,732.77 and 3,608.54 is: 5,410.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.74 : 13,732.77 = 3,608.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.74/13,732.77 = 3,608.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.74x = 13,732.77 × 3,608.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.74x = 49,555,249.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,555,249.86/9,159.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.12

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