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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,162.56, 13,738.44 and 3,611.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,162.56, 13,738.44 and 3,611.36 is: 5,414.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,162.56 : 13,738.44 = 3,611.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,162.56/13,738.44 = 3,611.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,162.56x = 13,738.44 × 3,611.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,162.56x = 49,614,452.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,614,452.68/9,162.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,414.91

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