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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.35, 13,718.11 and 2,905.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.35, 13,718.11 and 2,905.55 is: 4,357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.35 : 13,718.11 = 2,905.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.35/13,718.11 = 2,905.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.35x = 13,718.11 × 2,905.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.35x = 39,858,654.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,858,654.51/9,146.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,357.88

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