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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.10, 13,983.15 and 3,166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.10, 13,983.15 and 3,166.10 is: 4,749.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.10 : 13,983.15 = 3,166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.10/13,983.15 = 3,166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.10x = 13,983.15 × 3,166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.10x = 44,272,051.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,272,051.22/9,322.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,749.15

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