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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.76, 13,729.13 and 2,912.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.76, 13,729.13 and 2,912.77 is: 4,369.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.76 : 13,729.13 = 2,912.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.76/13,729.13 = 2,912.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.76x = 13,729.13 × 2,912.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.76x = 39,989,811.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,989,811.51/9,152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,369.15

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