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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,315.04, 13,972.56 and 2,741.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,315.04, 13,972.56 and 2,741.23 is: 4,111.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,315.04 : 13,972.56 = 2,741.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,315.04/13,972.56 = 2,741.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,315.04x = 13,972.56 × 2,741.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,315.04x = 38,301,941.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,301,941.40/9,315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.84

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