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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.92, 13,975.40 and 2,743.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.92, 13,975.40 and 2,743.19 is: 4,114.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.92 : 13,975.40 = 2,743.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.92/13,975.40 = 2,743.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.92x = 13,975.40 × 2,743.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.92x = 38,337,114.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,337,114.51/9,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,114.78

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