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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.25, 13,711.23 and 3,301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.25, 13,711.23 and 3,301.56 is: 4,949.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.25 : 13,711.23 = 3,301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.25/13,711.23 = 3,301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.25x = 13,711.23 × 3,301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.25x = 45,268,448.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,268,448.52/9,146.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,949.40

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