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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.45, 13,725.68 and 8,975.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.45, 13,725.68 and 8,975.49 is: 13,463.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.45 : 13,725.68 = 8,975.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.45/13,725.68 = 8,975.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.45x = 13,725.68 × 8,975.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.45x = 123,194,658.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,194,658.71/9,150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,463.24

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