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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,114.92, 13,672.67 and 2,874.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,114.92, 13,672.67 and 2,874.99 is: 4,312.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,114.92 : 13,672.67 = 2,874.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,114.92/13,672.67 = 2,874.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,114.92x = 13,672.67 × 2,874.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,114.92x = 39,308,706.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,308,706.79/9,114.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.57

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