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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.07, 13,706.73 and 4,204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.07, 13,706.73 and 4,204.80 is: 6,301.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.07 : 13,706.73 = 4,204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.07/13,706.73 = 4,204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.07x = 13,706.73 × 4,204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.07x = 57,634,058.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,634,058.30/9,146.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,301.51

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