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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,138.30, 13,707.93 and 2,898.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,138.30, 13,707.93 and 2,898.78 is: 4,348.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,138.30 : 13,707.93 = 2,898.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,138.30/13,707.93 = 2,898.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,138.30x = 13,707.93 × 2,898.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,138.30x = 39,736,284.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,736,284.20/9,138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.33

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