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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.39, 13,719.59 and 3,303.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.39, 13,719.59 and 3,303.01 is: 4,954.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.39 : 13,719.59 = 3,303.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.39/13,719.59 = 3,303.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.39x = 13,719.59 × 3,303.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.39x = 45,315,857.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,315,857.85/9,146.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.51

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