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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,154.95, 13,720.28 and 4,771.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,154.95, 13,720.28 and 4,771.23 is: 7,150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,154.95 : 13,720.28 = 4,771.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,154.95/13,720.28 = 4,771.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,154.95x = 13,720.28 × 4,771.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,154.95x = 65,462,587.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,462,587.69/9,154.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,150.51

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