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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.40, 13,503.92 and 3,158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.40, 13,503.92 and 3,158.46 is: 4,738.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.40 : 13,503.92 = 3,158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.40/13,503.92 = 3,158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.40x = 13,503.92 × 3,158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.40x = 42,651,575.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,651,575.37/9,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,738.33

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