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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,137.14, 13,713.84 and 4,697.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,137.14, 13,713.84 and 4,697.87 is: 7,050.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,137.14 : 13,713.84 = 4,697.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,137.14/13,713.84 = 4,697.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,137.14x = 13,713.84 × 4,697.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,137.14x = 64,425,768.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,425,768.95/9,137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,050.98

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