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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.39, 13,714.26 and 3,303.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.39, 13,714.26 and 3,303.63 is: 4,952.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.39 : 13,714.26 = 3,303.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.39/13,714.26 = 3,303.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.39x = 13,714.26 × 3,303.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.39x = 45,306,840.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,306,840.76/9,148.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.44

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