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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.89, 13,720.34 and 3,303.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.89, 13,720.34 and 3,303.51 is: 4,955.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.89 : 13,720.34 = 3,303.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.89/13,720.34 = 3,303.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.89x = 13,720.34 × 3,303.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.89x = 45,325,280.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,325,280.39/9,146.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.27

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