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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.74, 13,716.93 and 2,905.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.74, 13,716.93 and 2,905.12 is: 4,357.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.74 : 13,716.93 = 2,905.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.74/13,716.93 = 2,905.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.74x = 13,716.93 × 2,905.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.74x = 39,849,361.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,849,361.28/9,144.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,357.63

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