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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,291.11, 13,936.66 and 2,717.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,291.11, 13,936.66 and 2,717.35 is: 4,076.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,291.11 : 13,936.66 = 2,717.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,291.11/13,936.66 = 2,717.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,291.11x = 13,936.66 × 2,717.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,291.11x = 37,870,741.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,870,741.42/9,291.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.02

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