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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.98, 13,975.49 and 2,742.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.98, 13,975.49 and 2,742.66 is: 4,114.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.98 : 13,975.49 = 2,742.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.98/13,975.49 = 2,742.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.98x = 13,975.49 × 2,742.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.98x = 38,330,024.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,330,024.26/9,316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,114.00

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