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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.86, 13,727.76 and 3,308.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.86, 13,727.76 and 3,308.46 is: 4,962.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.86 : 13,727.76 = 3,308.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.86/13,727.76 = 3,308.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.86x = 13,727.76 × 3,308.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.86x = 45,417,744.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,417,744.85/9,151.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,962.68

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