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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,129, 13,695.54 and 2,803.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,129, 13,695.54 and 2,803.41 is: 4,205.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,129 : 13,695.54 = 2,803.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,129/13,695.54 = 2,803.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,129x = 13,695.54 × 2,803.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,129x = 38,394,213.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,394,213.79/9,129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.74

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