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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.76, 13,709.61 and 2,214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.76, 13,709.61 and 2,214.26 is: 3,321.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.76 : 13,709.61 = 2,214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.76/13,709.61 = 2,214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.76x = 13,709.61 × 2,214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.76x = 30,356,572.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,356,572.49/9,139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.38

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