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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,145.35, 13,716.62 and 2,904.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,145.35, 13,716.62 and 2,904.55 is: 4,356.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,145.35 : 13,716.62 = 2,904.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,145.35/13,716.62 = 2,904.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,145.35x = 13,716.62 × 2,904.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,145.35x = 39,840,594.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,840,594.10/9,145.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.38

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