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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,155.93, 13,735.27 and 3,313.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,155.93, 13,735.27 and 3,313.91 is: 4,971.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,155.93 : 13,735.27 = 3,313.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,155.93/13,735.27 = 3,313.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,155.93x = 13,735.27 × 3,313.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,155.93x = 45,517,456.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,517,456.89/9,155.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,971.36

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