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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.42, 13,719.70 and 2,906.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.42, 13,719.70 and 2,906.61 is: 4,359.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.42 : 13,719.70 = 2,906.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.42/13,719.70 = 2,906.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.42x = 13,719.70 × 2,906.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.42x = 39,877,802.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,877,802.68/9,147.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,359.46

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