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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,145.08, 13,717.68 and 3,301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,145.08, 13,717.68 and 3,301.68 is: 4,952.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,145.08 : 13,717.68 = 3,301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,145.08/13,717.68 = 3,301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,145.08x = 13,717.68 × 3,301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,145.08x = 45,291,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,291,389.70/9,145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.54

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