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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.25, 13,713.27 and 4,208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.25, 13,713.27 and 4,208.52 is: 6,307.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.25 : 13,713.27 = 4,208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.25/13,713.27 = 4,208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.25x = 13,713.27 × 4,208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.25x = 57,712,502.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,712,502.49/9,149.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,307.90

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