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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,145.24, 13,717.88 and 3,301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,145.24, 13,717.88 and 3,301.84 is: 4,952.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,145.24 : 13,717.88 = 3,301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,145.24/13,717.88 = 3,301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,145.24x = 13,717.88 × 3,301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,145.24x = 45,294,244.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,294,244.90/9,145.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.77

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