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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,201, 13,803.54 and 3,357.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,201, 13,803.54 and 3,357.59 is: 5,037.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,201 : 13,803.54 = 3,357.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,201/13,803.54 = 3,357.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,201x = 13,803.54 × 3,357.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,201x = 46,346,627.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,346,627.87/9,201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,037.13

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