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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.58, 13,755.92 and 3,624.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.58, 13,755.92 and 3,624.90 is: 5,439.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.58 : 13,755.92 = 3,624.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.58/13,755.92 = 3,624.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.58x = 13,755.92 × 3,624.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.58x = 49,863,747.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,863,747.50/9,167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.14

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