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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.84, 13,728.42 and 3,307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.84, 13,728.42 and 3,307.50 is: 4,962.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.84 : 13,728.42 = 3,307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.84/13,728.42 = 3,307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.84x = 13,728.42 × 3,307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.84x = 45,406,749.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,406,749.15/9,150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,962.03

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