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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.58, 13,723.61 and 2,575.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.58, 13,723.61 and 2,575.29 is: 3,863.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.58 : 13,723.61 = 2,575.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.58/13,723.61 = 2,575.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.58x = 13,723.61 × 2,575.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.58x = 35,342,262.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,342,262.72/9,148.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.14

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