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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.24, 13,739.94 and 2,917.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.24, 13,739.94 and 2,917.08 is: 4,375.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.24 : 13,739.94 = 2,917.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.24/13,739.94 = 2,917.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.24x = 13,739.94 × 2,917.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.24x = 40,080,504.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,080,504.18/9,159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.96

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