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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,154.38, 13,726.66 and 2,912.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,154.38, 13,726.66 and 2,912.70 is: 4,367.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,154.38 : 13,726.66 = 2,912.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,154.38/13,726.66 = 2,912.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,154.38x = 13,726.66 × 2,912.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,154.38x = 39,981,642.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,981,642.58/9,154.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,367.49

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