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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.47, 13,973.19 and 2,741.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.47, 13,973.19 and 2,741.12 is: 4,111.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.47 : 13,973.19 = 2,741.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.47/13,973.19 = 2,741.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.47x = 13,973.19 × 2,741.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.47x = 38,302,176.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,302,176.87/9,316.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.23

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