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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.34, 13,717.32 and 2,907.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.34, 13,717.32 and 2,907.14 is: 4,359.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.34 : 13,717.32 = 2,907.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.34/13,717.32 = 2,907.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.34x = 13,717.32 × 2,907.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.34x = 39,878,169.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,878,169.66/9,148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,359.06

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