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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.83, 13,914.56 and 2,701.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.83, 13,914.56 and 2,701.09 is: 4,052.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.83 : 13,914.56 = 2,701.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.83/13,914.56 = 2,701.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.83x = 13,914.56 × 2,701.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.83x = 37,584,478.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,584,478.87/9,274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.31

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