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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,290.43, 13,937.94 and 2,716.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,290.43, 13,937.94 and 2,716.74 is: 4,075.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,290.43 : 13,937.94 = 2,716.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,290.43/13,937.94 = 2,716.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,290.43x = 13,937.94 × 2,716.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,290.43x = 37,865,759.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,865,759.12/9,290.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.78

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