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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,137.22, 13,707.88 and 2,897.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,137.22, 13,707.88 and 2,897.58 is: 4,347.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,137.22 : 13,707.88 = 2,897.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,137.22/13,707.88 = 2,897.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,137.22x = 13,707.88 × 2,897.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,137.22x = 39,719,678.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,719,678.93/9,137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.02

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