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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,155.10, 13,729.09 and 3,150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,155.10, 13,729.09 and 3,150.03 is: 4,723.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,155.10 : 13,729.09 = 3,150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,155.10/13,729.09 = 3,150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,155.10x = 13,729.09 × 3,150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,155.10x = 43,247,045.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,247,045.37/9,155.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,723.82

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