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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.78, 13,909.94 and 2,698.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.78, 13,909.94 and 2,698.02 is: 4,047.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.78 : 13,909.94 = 2,698.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.78/13,909.94 = 2,698.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.78x = 13,909.94 × 2,698.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.78x = 37,529,303.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,529,303.06/9,271.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.69

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