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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.96, 13,903.92 and 2,695.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.96, 13,903.92 and 2,695.44 is: 4,042.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.96 : 13,903.92 = 2,695.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.96/13,903.92 = 2,695.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.96x = 13,903.92 × 2,695.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.96x = 37,477,182.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,477,182.12/9,270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.43

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