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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.48, 13,737.24 and 3,002

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.48, 13,737.24 and 3,002 is: 4,502.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.48 : 13,737.24 = 3,002 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.48/13,737.24 = 3,002/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.48x = 13,737.24 × 3,002
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.48x = 41,239,194.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,239,194.48/9,158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.84

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