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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.81, 13,719.04 and 2,573.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.81, 13,719.04 and 2,573.48 is: 3,859.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.81 : 13,719.04 = 2,573.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.81/13,719.04 = 2,573.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.81x = 13,719.04 × 2,573.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.81x = 35,305,675.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,305,675.06/9,146.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.89

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