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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.47, 13,738.81 and 3,234.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.47, 13,738.81 and 3,234.14 is: 4,851.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.47 : 13,738.81 = 3,234.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.47/13,738.81 = 3,234.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.47x = 13,738.81 × 3,234.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.47x = 44,433,150.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,433,150.11/9,158.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,851.59

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