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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,164.52, 13,747.40 and 3,321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,164.52, 13,747.40 and 3,321.20 is: 4,982.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,164.52 : 13,747.40 = 3,321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,164.52/13,747.40 = 3,321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,164.52x = 13,747.40 × 3,321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,164.52x = 45,657,864.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,657,864.88/9,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.02

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