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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.32, 13,722.72 and 3,305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.32, 13,722.72 and 3,305.28 is: 4,958.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.32 : 13,722.72 = 3,305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.32/13,722.72 = 3,305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.32x = 13,722.72 × 3,305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.32x = 45,357,431.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,357,431.96/9,148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.01

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