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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.73, 13,717.59 and 2,905.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.73, 13,717.59 and 2,905.24 is: 4,358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.73 : 13,717.59 = 2,905.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.73/13,717.59 = 2,905.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.73x = 13,717.59 × 2,905.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.73x = 39,852,891.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,852,891.17/9,144.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.02

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