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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.10, 13,908.93 and 2,697.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.10, 13,908.93 and 2,697.35 is: 4,046.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.10 : 13,908.93 = 2,697.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.10/13,908.93 = 2,697.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.10x = 13,908.93 × 2,697.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.10x = 37,517,182.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,517,182.79/9,271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.68

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