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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.27, 13,709.15 and 2,901.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.27, 13,709.15 and 2,901.03 is: 4,350.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.27 : 13,709.15 = 2,901.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.27/13,709.15 = 2,901.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.27x = 13,709.15 × 2,901.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.27x = 39,770,655.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,770,655.42/9,141.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.67

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