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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,142.64, 13,714.50 and 2,569.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,142.64, 13,714.50 and 2,569.34 is: 3,854.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,142.64 : 13,714.50 = 2,569.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,142.64/13,714.50 = 2,569.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,142.64x = 13,714.50 × 2,569.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,142.64x = 35,237,207.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,237,207.01/9,142.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.16

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