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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.40, 13,717.32 and 3,302.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.40, 13,717.32 and 3,302.92 is: 4,951.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.40 : 13,717.32 = 3,302.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.40/13,717.32 = 3,302.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.40x = 13,717.32 × 3,302.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.40x = 45,307,210.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,307,210.57/9,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.39

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