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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,002.20, 13,503.30 and 3,158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,002.20, 13,503.30 and 3,158.20 is: 4,737.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,002.20 : 13,503.30 = 3,158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,002.20/13,503.30 = 3,158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,002.20x = 13,503.30 × 3,158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,002.20x = 42,646,122.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,646,122.06/9,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,737.30

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