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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.03, 13,723.69 and 2,575.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.03, 13,723.69 and 2,575.37 is: 3,863.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.03 : 13,723.69 = 2,575.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.03/13,723.69 = 2,575.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.03x = 13,723.69 × 2,575.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.03x = 35,343,538.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,343,538.77/9,149.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.09

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