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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.55, 13,721.23 and 2,573.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.55, 13,721.23 and 2,573.17 is: 3,859.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.55 : 13,721.23 = 2,573.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.55/13,721.23 = 2,573.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.55x = 13,721.23 × 2,573.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.55x = 35,307,057.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,307,057.40/9,148.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.31

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