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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.84, 13,723.29 and 2,575.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.84, 13,723.29 and 2,575.08 is: 3,862.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.84 : 13,723.29 = 2,575.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.84/13,723.29 = 2,575.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.84x = 13,723.29 × 2,575.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.84x = 35,338,569.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,338,569.61/9,148.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.63

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