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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.69, 13,718.63 and 2,905.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.69, 13,718.63 and 2,905.89 is: 4,358.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.69 : 13,718.63 = 2,905.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.69/13,718.63 = 2,905.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.69x = 13,718.63 × 2,905.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.69x = 39,864,815.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,864,815.20/9,146.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.39

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