Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,319.68, 13,976 and 2,744
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,319.68, 13,976 and 2,744 is: 4,114.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,319.68 : 13,976 = 2,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,319.68/13,976 = 2,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,319.68x = 13,976 × 2,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,319.68x = 38,350,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,350,144/9,319.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,114.96
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