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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.80, 13,738.97 and 2,919.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.80, 13,738.97 and 2,919.70 is: 4,379.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.80 : 13,738.97 = 2,919.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.80/13,738.97 = 2,919.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.80x = 13,738.97 × 2,919.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.80x = 40,113,706.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,113,706.90/9,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.80

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