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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.44, 13,914.63 and 2,701.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.44, 13,914.63 and 2,701.02 is: 4,052.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.44 : 13,914.63 = 2,701.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.44/13,914.63 = 2,701.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.44x = 13,914.63 × 2,701.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.44x = 37,583,693.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,583,693.92/9,274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.39

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