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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,114.72, 13,670.64 and 2,958.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,114.72, 13,670.64 and 2,958.72 is: 4,437.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,114.72 : 13,670.64 = 2,958.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,114.72/13,670.64 = 2,958.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,114.72x = 13,670.64 × 2,958.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,114.72x = 40,447,595.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,447,595.98/9,114.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.61

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