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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.04, 13,710.78 and 2,566.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.04, 13,710.78 and 2,566.17 is: 3,849.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.04 : 13,710.78 = 2,566.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.04/13,710.78 = 2,566.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.04x = 13,710.78 × 2,566.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.04x = 35,184,192.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,184,192.31/9,140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.46

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