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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.56, 13,709.18 and 2,214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.56, 13,709.18 and 2,214.04 is: 3,321.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.56 : 13,709.18 = 2,214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.56/13,709.18 = 2,214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.56x = 13,709.18 × 2,214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.56x = 30,352,672.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,352,672.89/9,139.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.02

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