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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,162.28, 13,744.80 and 3,320.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,162.28, 13,744.80 and 3,320.26 is: 4,980.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,162.28 : 13,744.80 = 3,320.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,162.28/13,744.80 = 3,320.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,162.28x = 13,744.80 × 3,320.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,162.28x = 45,636,309.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,636,309.65/9,162.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,980.89

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