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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,169.38, 13,761.90 and 3,626.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,169.38, 13,761.90 and 3,626.64 is: 5,443.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,169.38 : 13,761.90 = 3,626.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,169.38/13,761.90 = 3,626.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,169.38x = 13,761.90 × 3,626.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,169.38x = 49,909,457.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,909,457.02/9,169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,443.06

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