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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.89, 13,657.38 and 2,864.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.89, 13,657.38 and 2,864.65 is: 4,296.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.89 : 13,657.38 = 2,864.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.89/13,657.38 = 2,864.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.89x = 13,657.38 × 2,864.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.89x = 39,123,613.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,123,613.62/9,104.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,296.99

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