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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.31, 13,706.83 and 2,900.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.31, 13,706.83 and 2,900.16 is: 4,348.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.31 : 13,706.83 = 2,900.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.31/13,706.83 = 2,900.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.31x = 13,706.83 × 2,900.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.31x = 39,752,000.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,752,000.09/9,141.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.61

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