Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.76, 13,738.14 and 3,314
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,158.76, 13,738.14 and 3,314 is: 4,971
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,158.76 : 13,738.14 = 3,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,158.76/13,738.14 = 3,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,158.76x = 13,738.14 × 3,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,158.76x = 45,528,195.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,528,195.96/9,158.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,971
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