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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,210.87, 13,819.05 and 2,971.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,210.87, 13,819.05 and 2,971.86 is: 4,458.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,210.87 : 13,819.05 = 2,971.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,210.87/13,819.05 = 2,971.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,210.87x = 13,819.05 × 2,971.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,210.87x = 41,068,281.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,068,281.93/9,210.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.68

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