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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.44, 13,724.97 and 2,910.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.44, 13,724.97 and 2,910.82 is: 4,366.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.44 : 13,724.97 = 2,910.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.44/13,724.97 = 2,910.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.44x = 13,724.97 × 2,910.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.44x = 39,950,917.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,950,917.18/9,149.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,366.49

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