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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.84, 13,730.88 and 3,317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.84, 13,730.88 and 3,317.60 is: 4,976.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.84 : 13,730.88 = 3,317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.84/13,730.88 = 3,317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.84x = 13,730.88 × 3,317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.84x = 45,553,567.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,553,567.49/9,152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,976.99

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