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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.18, 13,907.55 and 2,696.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.18, 13,907.55 and 2,696.42 is: 4,045.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.18 : 13,907.55 = 2,696.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.18/13,907.55 = 2,696.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.18x = 13,907.55 × 2,696.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.18x = 37,500,625.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,500,625.68/9,270.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.30

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