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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,143.69, 13,710.40 and 2,902.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,143.69, 13,710.40 and 2,902.55 is: 4,352.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,143.69 : 13,710.40 = 2,902.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,143.69/13,710.40 = 2,902.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,143.69x = 13,710.40 × 2,902.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,143.69x = 39,795,045.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,795,045.71/9,143.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.19

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