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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.14, 13,906.72 and 2,345.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.14, 13,906.72 and 2,345.64 is: 3,518.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.14 : 13,906.72 = 2,345.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.14/13,906.72 = 2,345.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.14x = 13,906.72 × 2,345.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.14x = 32,620,158.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,620,158.70/9,271.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.46

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