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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,153, 13,729.62 and 2,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,153, 13,729.62 and 2,997 is: 4,495.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,153 : 13,729.62 = 2,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,153/13,729.62 = 2,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,153x = 13,729.62 × 2,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,153x = 41,147,671.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,147,671.14/9,153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.54

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