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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,165.38, 13,748.07 and 3,321.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,165.38, 13,748.07 and 3,321.98 is: 4,982.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,165.38 : 13,748.07 = 3,321.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,165.38/13,748.07 = 3,321.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,165.38x = 13,748.07 × 3,321.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,165.38x = 45,670,796.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,670,796.97/9,165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.97

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