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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,314.04, 13,971.30 and 2,740.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,314.04, 13,971.30 and 2,740.44 is: 4,110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,314.04 : 13,971.30 = 2,740.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,314.04/13,971.30 = 2,740.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,314.04x = 13,971.30 × 2,740.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,314.04x = 38,287,509.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,287,509.37/9,314.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,110.73

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