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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144, 13,722.89 and 4,761.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144, 13,722.89 and 4,761.09 is: 7,145.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144 : 13,722.89 = 4,761.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144/13,722.89 = 4,761.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144x = 13,722.89 × 4,761.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144x = 65,335,890.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,335,890.54/9,144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,145.22

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