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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,291.43, 13,939.44 and 2,717.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,291.43, 13,939.44 and 2,717.74 is: 4,077.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,291.43 : 13,939.44 = 2,717.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,291.43/13,939.44 = 2,717.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,291.43x = 13,939.44 × 2,717.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,291.43x = 37,883,773.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,883,773.67/9,291.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.28

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