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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.20, 13,717.74 and 3,302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.20, 13,717.74 and 3,302.24 is: 4,953.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.20 : 13,717.74 = 3,302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.20/13,717.74 = 3,302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.20x = 13,717.74 × 3,302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.20x = 45,299,269.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,299,269.74/9,144.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,953.88

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