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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.73, 13,713.08 and 2,902.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.73, 13,713.08 and 2,902.23 is: 4,353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.73 : 13,713.08 = 2,902.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.73/13,713.08 = 2,902.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.73x = 13,713.08 × 2,902.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.73x = 39,798,512.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,798,512.17/9,141.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.50

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