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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,153.81, 13,730.85 and 2,914.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,153.81, 13,730.85 and 2,914.79 is: 4,372.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,153.81 : 13,730.85 = 2,914.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,153.81/13,730.85 = 2,914.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,153.81x = 13,730.85 × 2,914.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,153.81x = 40,022,544.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,022,544.27/9,153.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.23

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