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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,114.06, 13,671.18 and 2,540.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,114.06, 13,671.18 and 2,540.73 is: 3,811.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,114.06 : 13,671.18 = 2,540.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,114.06/13,671.18 = 2,540.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,114.06x = 13,671.18 × 2,540.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,114.06x = 34,734,777.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,734,777.16/9,114.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.12

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