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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.72, 13,719.87 and 2,908.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.72, 13,719.87 and 2,908.86 is: 4,361.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.72 : 13,719.87 = 2,908.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.72/13,719.87 = 2,908.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.72x = 13,719.87 × 2,908.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.72x = 39,909,181.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,909,181.05/9,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.32

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