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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.23, 13,721.33 and 2,907.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.23, 13,721.33 and 2,907.73 is: 4,361.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.23 : 13,721.33 = 2,907.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.23/13,721.33 = 2,907.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.23x = 13,721.33 × 2,907.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.23x = 39,897,922.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,897,922.88/9,147.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.75

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