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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,136.26, 13,704.60 and 2,980.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,136.26, 13,704.60 and 2,980.26 is: 4,470.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,136.26 : 13,704.60 = 2,980.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,136.26/13,704.60 = 2,980.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,136.26x = 13,704.60 × 2,980.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,136.26x = 40,843,271.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,843,271.20/9,136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,470.46

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