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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.82, 13,738.24 and 3,314.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.82, 13,738.24 and 3,314.06 is: 4,971.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.82 : 13,738.24 = 3,314.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.82/13,738.24 = 3,314.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.82x = 13,738.24 × 3,314.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.82x = 45,529,351.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,529,351.65/9,158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,971.09

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