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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.05, 13,722.15 and 2,908.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.05, 13,722.15 and 2,908.25 is: 4,361.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.05 : 13,722.15 = 2,908.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.05/13,722.15 = 2,908.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.05x = 13,722.15 × 2,908.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.05x = 39,907,442.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,907,442.74/9,149.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.92

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