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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.44, 13,906.92 and 2,699.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.44, 13,906.92 and 2,699.44 is: 4,049.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.44 : 13,906.92 = 2,699.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.44/13,906.92 = 2,699.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.44x = 13,906.92 × 2,699.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.44x = 37,540,896.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,540,896.12/9,271.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.09

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