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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.49, 13,737.24 and 2,916.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.49, 13,737.24 and 2,916.04 is: 4,374.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.49 : 13,737.24 = 2,916.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.49/13,737.24 = 2,916.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.49x = 13,737.24 × 2,916.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.49x = 40,058,306.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,058,306.99/9,157.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,374.38

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