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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.14, 13,975.80 and 2,743.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.14, 13,975.80 and 2,743.45 is: 4,115.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.14 : 13,975.80 = 2,743.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.14/13,975.80 = 2,743.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.14x = 13,975.80 × 2,743.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.14x = 38,341,873.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,341,873.57/9,317.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,115.20

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