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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,145.23, 13,718.34 and 2,905.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,145.23, 13,718.34 and 2,905.74 is: 4,358.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,145.23 : 13,718.34 = 2,905.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,145.23/13,718.34 = 2,905.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,145.23x = 13,718.34 × 2,905.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,145.23x = 39,861,929.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,861,929.27/9,145.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.77

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