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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.26, 13,972.95 and 2,741.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.26, 13,972.95 and 2,741.22 is: 4,111.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.26 : 13,972.95 = 2,741.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.26/13,972.95 = 2,741.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.26x = 13,972.95 × 2,741.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.26x = 38,302,930.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,302,930.00/9,316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.41

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