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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.26, 13,709.43 and 2,899.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.26, 13,709.43 and 2,899.16 is: 4,348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.26 : 13,709.43 = 2,899.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.26/13,709.43 = 2,899.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.26x = 13,709.43 × 2,899.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.26x = 39,745,762.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,745,762.53/9,139.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.90

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