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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.34, 13,907.07 and 2,697.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.34, 13,907.07 and 2,697.21 is: 4,045.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.34 : 13,907.07 = 2,697.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.34/13,907.07 = 2,697.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.34x = 13,907.07 × 2,697.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.34x = 37,510,288.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,510,288.27/9,272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.40

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