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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,154.59, 13,716.20 and 4,997.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,154.59, 13,716.20 and 4,997.51 is: 7,487.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,154.59 : 13,716.20 = 4,997.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,154.59/13,716.20 = 4,997.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,154.59x = 13,716.20 × 4,997.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,154.59x = 68,546,846.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,546,846.66/9,154.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,487.70

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