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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,314.45, 13,971.65 and 2,740.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,314.45, 13,971.65 and 2,740.62 is: 4,110.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,314.45 : 13,971.65 = 2,740.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,314.45/13,971.65 = 2,740.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,314.45x = 13,971.65 × 2,740.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,314.45x = 38,290,969.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,290,969.72/9,314.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,110.92

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