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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.57, 13,723.66 and 2,574.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.57, 13,723.66 and 2,574.81 is: 3,862.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.57 : 13,723.66 = 2,574.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.57/13,723.66 = 2,574.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.57x = 13,723.66 × 2,574.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.57x = 35,335,820.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,335,820.22/9,148.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.44

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