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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.82, 13,713.25 and 2,901.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.82, 13,713.25 and 2,901.18 is: 4,352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.82 : 13,713.25 = 2,901.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.82/13,713.25 = 2,901.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.82x = 13,713.25 × 2,901.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.82x = 39,784,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,784,656.25/9,140.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.42

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