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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,106.29, 13,657.48 and 2,865.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,106.29, 13,657.48 and 2,865.51 is: 4,297.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,106.29 : 13,657.48 = 2,865.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,106.29/13,657.48 = 2,865.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,106.29x = 13,657.48 × 2,865.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,106.29x = 39,135,638.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,135,638.35/9,106.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.65

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