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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.67, 13,719.20 and 2,482.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.67, 13,719.20 and 2,482.92 is: 3,724.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.67 : 13,719.20 = 2,482.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.67/13,719.20 = 2,482.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.67x = 13,719.20 × 2,482.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.67x = 34,063,663.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,063,663.65/9,146.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.16

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