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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,165.59, 13,741.65 and 2,922.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,165.59, 13,741.65 and 2,922.01 is: 4,380.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,165.59 : 13,741.65 = 2,922.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,165.59/13,741.65 = 2,922.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,165.59x = 13,741.65 × 2,922.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,165.59x = 40,153,204.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,153,204.36/9,165.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,380.86

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