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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.70, 13,706.97 and 2,899.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.70, 13,706.97 and 2,899.56 is: 4,348.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.70 : 13,706.97 = 2,899.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.70/13,706.97 = 2,899.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.70x = 13,706.97 × 2,899.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.70x = 39,744,181.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,744,181.93/9,140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.05

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