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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.90, 13,717.35 and 3,299.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.90, 13,717.35 and 3,299.13 is: 4,948.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.90 : 13,717.35 = 3,299.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.90/13,717.35 = 3,299.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.90x = 13,717.35 × 3,299.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.90x = 45,255,320.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,255,320.91/9,144.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,948.70

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