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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.63, 13,970.14 and 2,741.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.63, 13,970.14 and 2,741.96 is: 4,111.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.63 : 13,970.14 = 2,741.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.63/13,970.14 = 2,741.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.63x = 13,970.14 × 2,741.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.63x = 38,305,593.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,305,593.14/9,316.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.53

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