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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.26, 13,710.93 and 2,900.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.26, 13,710.93 and 2,900.16 is: 4,350.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.26 : 13,710.93 = 2,900.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.26/13,710.93 = 2,900.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.26x = 13,710.93 × 2,900.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.26x = 39,763,890.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,763,890.75/9,140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.41

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