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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,145.08, 13,717.56 and 3,220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,145.08, 13,717.56 and 3,220.59 is: 4,830.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,145.08 : 13,717.56 = 3,220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,145.08/13,717.56 = 3,220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,145.08x = 13,717.56 × 3,220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,145.08x = 44,178,700.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,178,700.08/9,145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,830.87

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