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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.34, 13,719.51 and 3,302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.34, 13,719.51 and 3,302.82 is: 4,954.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.34 : 13,719.51 = 3,302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.34/13,719.51 = 3,302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.34x = 13,719.51 × 3,302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.34x = 45,313,072.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,313,072.02/9,146.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.23

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