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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.35, 13,740.12 and 3,235.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.35, 13,740.12 and 3,235.01 is: 4,852.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.35 : 13,740.12 = 3,235.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.35/13,740.12 = 3,235.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.35x = 13,740.12 × 3,235.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.35x = 44,449,425.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,449,425.60/9,159.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,852.90

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