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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,163.59, 13,746.38 and 2,922.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,163.59, 13,746.38 and 2,922.14 is: 4,383.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,163.59 : 13,746.38 = 2,922.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,163.59/13,746.38 = 2,922.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,163.59x = 13,746.38 × 2,922.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,163.59x = 40,168,846.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,168,846.85/9,163.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,383.53

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