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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,291.06, 13,936.32 and 2,717.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,291.06, 13,936.32 and 2,717.40 is: 4,076.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,291.06 : 13,936.32 = 2,717.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,291.06/13,936.32 = 2,717.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,291.06x = 13,936.32 × 2,717.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,291.06x = 37,870,555.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,870,555.97/9,291.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.02

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