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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,210.92, 13,816.87 and 2,971.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,210.92, 13,816.87 and 2,971.43 is: 4,457.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,210.92 : 13,816.87 = 2,971.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,210.92/13,816.87 = 2,971.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,210.92x = 13,816.87 × 2,971.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,210.92x = 41,055,862.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,055,862.02/9,210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,457.30

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