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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.25, 13,738.44 and 2,916.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.25, 13,738.44 and 2,916.07 is: 4,374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.25 : 13,738.44 = 2,916.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.25/13,738.44 = 2,916.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.25x = 13,738.44 × 2,916.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.25x = 40,062,252.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,062,252.73/9,158.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,374.44

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