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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.04, 13,738.43 and 3,316.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.04, 13,738.43 and 3,316.01 is: 4,974.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.04 : 13,738.43 = 3,316.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.04/13,738.43 = 3,316.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.04x = 13,738.43 × 3,316.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.04x = 45,556,771.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,556,771.26/9,158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,974.51

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