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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,082.98, 13,621.37 and 3,158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,082.98, 13,621.37 and 3,158.30 is: 4,736.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,082.98 : 13,621.37 = 3,158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,082.98/13,621.37 = 3,158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,082.98x = 13,621.37 × 3,158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,082.98x = 43,020,391.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,020,391.13/9,082.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.37

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