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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.67, 13,725.99 and 3,231.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.67, 13,725.99 and 3,231.93 is: 4,847.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.67 : 13,725.99 = 3,231.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.67/13,725.99 = 3,231.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.67x = 13,725.99 × 3,231.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.67x = 44,361,490.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,361,490.33/9,150.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,847.89

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