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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.36, 13,725.86 and 3,306.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.36, 13,725.86 and 3,306.42 is: 4,960.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.36 : 13,725.86 = 3,306.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.36/13,725.86 = 3,306.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.36x = 13,725.86 × 3,306.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.36x = 45,383,441.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,383,441.49/9,149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,960.29

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