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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.02, 13,908.81 and 2,697.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.02, 13,908.81 and 2,697.27 is: 4,046.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.02 : 13,908.81 = 2,697.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.02/13,908.81 = 2,697.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.02x = 13,908.81 × 2,697.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.02x = 37,515,773.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,515,773.91/9,271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.56

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