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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,114.66, 13,672.29 and 2,874.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,114.66, 13,672.29 and 2,874.74 is: 4,312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,114.66 : 13,672.29 = 2,874.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,114.66/13,672.29 = 2,874.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,114.66x = 13,672.29 × 2,874.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,114.66x = 39,304,210.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,304,210.59/9,114.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.20

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