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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.96, 13,905.42 and 2,696.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.96, 13,905.42 and 2,696.44 is: 4,043.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.96 : 13,905.42 = 2,696.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.96/13,905.42 = 2,696.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.96x = 13,905.42 × 2,696.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.96x = 37,495,130.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,495,130.70/9,271.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.93

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