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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.92, 13,910.04 and 2,698.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.92, 13,910.04 and 2,698.80 is: 4,048.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.92 : 13,910.04 = 2,698.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.92/13,910.04 = 2,698.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.92x = 13,910.04 × 2,698.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.92x = 37,540,415.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,540,415.95/9,271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.83

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