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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.24, 13,729.16 and 3,313.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.24, 13,729.16 and 3,313.49 is: 4,967.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.24 : 13,729.16 = 3,313.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.24/13,729.16 = 3,313.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.24x = 13,729.16 × 3,313.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.24x = 45,491,374.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,491,374.01/9,158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,967.26

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