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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.34, 13,727.92 and 3,306.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.34, 13,727.92 and 3,306.58 is: 4,960.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.34 : 13,727.92 = 3,306.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.34/13,727.92 = 3,306.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.34x = 13,727.92 × 3,306.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.34x = 45,392,465.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,392,465.71/9,151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,960.20

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