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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,314.16, 13,971.36 and 2,740.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,314.16, 13,971.36 and 2,740.48 is: 4,110.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,314.16 : 13,971.36 = 2,740.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,314.16/13,971.36 = 2,740.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,314.16x = 13,971.36 × 2,740.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,314.16x = 38,288,232.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,288,232.65/9,314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,110.76

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