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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,143.35, 13,713.61 and 2,902.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,143.35, 13,713.61 and 2,902.55 is: 4,353.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,143.35 : 13,713.61 = 2,902.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,143.35/13,713.61 = 2,902.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,143.35x = 13,713.61 × 2,902.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,143.35x = 39,804,370.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,804,370.14/9,143.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.37

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