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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.55, 13,907.35 and 2,697.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.55, 13,907.35 and 2,697.89 is: 4,046.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.55 : 13,907.35 = 2,697.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.55/13,907.35 = 2,697.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.55x = 13,907.35 × 2,697.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.55x = 37,520,497.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,520,497.38/9,271.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.84

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