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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,114.06, 13,669.50 and 2,540.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,114.06, 13,669.50 and 2,540.28 is: 3,809.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,114.06 : 13,669.50 = 2,540.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,114.06/13,669.50 = 2,540.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,114.06x = 13,669.50 × 2,540.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,114.06x = 34,724,357.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,724,357.46/9,114.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.98

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