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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,291.07, 13,936.73 and 2,717.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,291.07, 13,936.73 and 2,717.38 is: 4,076.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,291.07 : 13,936.73 = 2,717.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,291.07/13,936.73 = 2,717.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,291.07x = 13,936.73 × 2,717.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,291.07x = 37,871,395.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,871,395.20/9,291.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.11

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