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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,290.06, 13,934.82 and 2,716.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,290.06, 13,934.82 and 2,716.40 is: 4,074.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,290.06 : 13,934.82 = 2,716.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,290.06/13,934.82 = 2,716.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,290.06x = 13,934.82 × 2,716.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,290.06x = 37,852,545.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,852,545.05/9,290.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.52

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