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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.35, 13,738.74 and 4,229.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.35, 13,738.74 and 4,229.10 is: 6,344.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.35 : 13,738.74 = 4,229.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.35/13,738.74 = 4,229.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.35x = 13,738.74 × 4,229.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.35x = 58,102,505.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,102,505.33/9,158.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,344.21

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