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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,135.34, 13,707.23 and 4,970.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,135.34, 13,707.23 and 4,970.38 is: 7,457.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,135.34 : 13,707.23 = 4,970.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,135.34/13,707.23 = 4,970.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,135.34x = 13,707.23 × 4,970.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,135.34x = 68,130,141.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,130,141.85/9,135.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,457.87

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