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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.06, 13,710.17 and 2,214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.06, 13,710.17 and 2,214.56 is: 3,321.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.06 : 13,710.17 = 2,214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.06/13,710.17 = 2,214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.06x = 13,710.17 × 2,214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.06x = 30,362,017.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,362,017.28/9,140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.86

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