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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.20, 13,704.90 and 3,294.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.20, 13,704.90 and 3,294.16 is: 4,939.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.20 : 13,704.90 = 3,294.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.20/13,704.90 = 3,294.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.20x = 13,704.90 × 3,294.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.20x = 45,146,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,146,133.38/9,140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,939.29

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