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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.22, 13,905.41 and 2,696.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.22, 13,905.41 and 2,696.04 is: 4,043.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.22 : 13,905.41 = 2,696.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.22/13,905.41 = 2,696.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.22x = 13,905.41 × 2,696.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.22x = 37,489,528.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,489,528.10/9,271.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.65

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