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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.06, 13,719.95 and 2,572.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.06, 13,719.95 and 2,572.23 is: 3,858.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.06 : 13,719.95 = 2,572.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.06/13,719.95 = 2,572.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.06x = 13,719.95 × 2,572.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.06x = 35,290,866.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,290,866.99/9,146.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.59

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