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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.37, 13,736.79 and 2,918.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.37, 13,736.79 and 2,918.13 is: 4,376.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.37 : 13,736.79 = 2,918.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.37/13,736.79 = 2,918.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.37x = 13,736.79 × 2,918.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.37x = 40,085,739.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,085,739.00/9,158.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,376.95

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