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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.56, 13,721.94 and 2,910.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.56, 13,721.94 and 2,910.42 is: 4,363.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.56 : 13,721.94 = 2,910.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.56/13,721.94 = 2,910.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.56x = 13,721.94 × 2,910.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.56x = 39,936,608.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,936,608.61/9,151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.91

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