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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,290.04, 13,936.10 and 2,717.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,290.04, 13,936.10 and 2,717.32 is: 4,076.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,290.04 : 13,936.10 = 2,717.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,290.04/13,936.10 = 2,717.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,290.04x = 13,936.10 × 2,717.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,290.04x = 37,868,843.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,868,843.25/9,290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.28

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