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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.07, 13,737.12 and 3,313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.07, 13,737.12 and 3,313.32 is: 4,969.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.07 : 13,737.12 = 3,313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.07/13,737.12 = 3,313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.07x = 13,737.12 × 3,313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.07x = 45,515,474.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,515,474.44/9,158.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,969.99

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