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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.07, 13,821.08 and 2,640.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.07, 13,821.08 and 2,640.29 is: 3,960.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.07 : 13,821.08 = 2,640.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.07/13,821.08 = 2,640.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.07x = 13,821.08 × 2,640.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.07x = 36,491,577.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,491,577.01/9,214.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.42

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