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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.15, 13,706.59 and 2,900.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.15, 13,706.59 and 2,900.00 is: 4,348.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.15 : 13,706.59 = 2,900.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.15/13,706.59 = 2,900.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.15x = 13,706.59 × 2,900.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.15x = 39,749,151.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,749,151.61/9,141.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.37

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