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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.98, 13,712.26 and 3,302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.98, 13,712.26 and 3,302.22 is: 4,950.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.98 : 13,712.26 = 3,302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.98/13,712.26 = 3,302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.98x = 13,712.26 × 3,302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.98x = 45,280,880.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,280,880.73/9,146.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.37

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