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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.60, 13,726.47 and 3,306.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.60, 13,726.47 and 3,306.21 is: 4,960.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.60 : 13,726.47 = 3,306.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.60/13,726.47 = 3,306.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.60x = 13,726.47 × 3,306.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.60x = 45,382,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,382,592.38/9,149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,960.07

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