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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.19, 13,718.62 and 2,908.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.19, 13,718.62 and 2,908.05 is: 4,360.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.19 : 13,718.62 = 2,908.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.19/13,718.62 = 2,908.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.19x = 13,718.62 × 2,908.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.19x = 39,894,432.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,894,432.89/9,149.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.43

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