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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,138.24, 13,707.84 and 2,897.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,138.24, 13,707.84 and 2,897.79 is: 4,346.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,138.24 : 13,707.84 = 2,897.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,138.24/13,707.84 = 2,897.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,138.24x = 13,707.84 × 2,897.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,138.24x = 39,722,441.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,722,441.67/9,138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.84

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