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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,138.87, 13,715.73 and 4,757.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,138.87, 13,715.73 and 4,757.58 is: 7,140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,138.87 : 13,715.73 = 4,757.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,138.87/13,715.73 = 4,757.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,138.87x = 13,715.73 × 4,757.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,138.87x = 65,253,682.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,253,682.73/9,138.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,140.24

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