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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,129.69, 13,695.98 and 2,972.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,129.69, 13,695.98 and 2,972.25 is: 4,458.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,129.69 : 13,695.98 = 2,972.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,129.69/13,695.98 = 2,972.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,129.69x = 13,695.98 × 2,972.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,129.69x = 40,707,861.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,707,861.69/9,129.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.84

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