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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,142.56, 13,713.68 and 2,217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,142.56, 13,713.68 and 2,217.04 is: 3,325.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,142.56 : 13,713.68 = 2,217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,142.56/13,713.68 = 2,217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,142.56x = 13,713.68 × 2,217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,142.56x = 30,403,777.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,403,777.11/9,142.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.52

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