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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.32, 13,723.91 and 2,575.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.32, 13,723.91 and 2,575.46 is: 3,863.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.32 : 13,723.91 = 2,575.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.32/13,723.91 = 2,575.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.32x = 13,723.91 × 2,575.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.32x = 35,345,381.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,345,381.25/9,149.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.17

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