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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.34, 13,909.98 and 2,697.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.34, 13,909.98 and 2,697.92 is: 4,047.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.34 : 13,909.98 = 2,697.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.34/13,909.98 = 2,697.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.34x = 13,909.98 × 2,697.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.34x = 37,527,990.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,527,990.80/9,271.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.74

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