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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,315.13, 13,975.71 and 2,741.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,315.13, 13,975.71 and 2,741.35 is: 4,112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,315.13 : 13,975.71 = 2,741.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,315.13/13,975.71 = 2,741.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,315.13x = 13,975.71 × 2,741.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,315.13x = 38,312,312.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,312,312.61/9,315.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,112.91

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