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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.79, 13,718.38 and 4,698.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.79, 13,718.38 and 4,698.25 is: 7,051.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.79 : 13,718.38 = 4,698.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.79/13,718.38 = 4,698.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.79x = 13,718.38 × 4,698.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.79x = 64,452,398.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,452,398.95/9,140.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,051.08

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