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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.41, 13,763.57 and 2,849.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.41, 13,763.57 and 2,849.15 is: 4,274.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.41 : 13,763.57 = 2,849.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.41/13,763.57 = 2,849.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.41x = 13,763.57 × 2,849.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.41x = 39,214,517.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,214,517.00/9,174.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.34

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