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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,145.44, 13,718.88 and 2,571.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,145.44, 13,718.88 and 2,571.66 is: 3,857.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,145.44 : 13,718.88 = 2,571.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,145.44/13,718.88 = 2,571.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,145.44x = 13,718.88 × 2,571.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,145.44x = 35,280,294.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,280,294.94/9,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.69

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