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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.37, 13,729.30 and 3,310.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.37, 13,729.30 and 3,310.88 is: 4,963.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.37 : 13,729.30 = 3,310.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.37/13,729.30 = 3,310.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.37x = 13,729.30 × 3,310.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.37x = 45,455,987.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,455,987.86/9,158.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,963.33

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