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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,286.90, 13,932.78 and 2,713.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,286.90, 13,932.78 and 2,713.14 is: 4,070.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,286.90 : 13,932.78 = 2,713.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,286.90/13,932.78 = 2,713.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,286.90x = 13,932.78 × 2,713.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,286.90x = 37,801,582.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,801,582.73/9,286.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,070.42

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