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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,163.72, 13,736.19 and 3,614.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,163.72, 13,736.19 and 3,614.82 is: 5,418.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,163.72 : 13,736.19 = 3,614.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,163.72/13,736.19 = 3,614.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,163.72x = 13,736.19 × 3,614.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,163.72x = 49,653,785.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,653,785.65/9,163.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,418.52

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