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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,314.06, 13,968.36 and 2,738.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,314.06, 13,968.36 and 2,738.69 is: 4,107.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,314.06 : 13,968.36 = 2,738.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,314.06/13,968.36 = 2,738.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,314.06x = 13,968.36 × 2,738.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,314.06x = 38,254,938.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,254,938.01/9,314.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,107.22

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