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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,164.57, 13,746.68 and 2,924.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,164.57, 13,746.68 and 2,924.53 is: 4,386.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,164.57 : 13,746.68 = 2,924.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,164.57/13,746.68 = 2,924.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,164.57x = 13,746.68 × 2,924.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,164.57x = 40,202,540.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,202,540.04/9,164.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.74

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