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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.55, 13,974.84 and 2,742.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.55, 13,974.84 and 2,742.81 is: 4,114.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.55 : 13,974.84 = 2,742.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.55/13,974.84 = 2,742.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.55x = 13,974.84 × 2,742.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.55x = 38,330,330.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,330,330.90/9,316.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,114.22

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