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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,161.37, 13,733.51 and 3,614.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,161.37, 13,733.51 and 3,614.76 is: 5,418.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,161.37 : 13,733.51 = 3,614.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,161.37/13,733.51 = 3,614.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,161.37x = 13,733.51 × 3,614.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,161.37x = 49,643,324.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,643,324.53/9,161.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,418.77

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