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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.51, 13,969.95 and 2,741.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.51, 13,969.95 and 2,741.84 is: 4,111.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.51 : 13,969.95 = 2,741.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.51/13,969.95 = 2,741.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.51x = 13,969.95 × 2,741.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.51x = 38,303,367.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,303,367.71/9,316.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.34

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