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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.25, 13,736.94 and 2,915.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.25, 13,736.94 and 2,915.07 is: 4,372.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.25 : 13,736.94 = 2,915.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.25/13,736.94 = 2,915.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.25x = 13,736.94 × 2,915.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.25x = 40,044,141.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,044,141.69/9,157.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.95

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