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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,114.45, 13,671.96 and 2,874.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,114.45, 13,671.96 and 2,874.51 is: 4,311.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,114.45 : 13,671.96 = 2,874.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,114.45/13,671.96 = 2,874.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,114.45x = 13,671.96 × 2,874.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,114.45x = 39,300,185.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,300,185.74/9,114.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,311.85

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