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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.46, 13,906.17 and 2,696.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.46, 13,906.17 and 2,696.94 is: 4,044.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.46 : 13,906.17 = 2,696.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.46/13,906.17 = 2,696.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.46x = 13,906.17 × 2,696.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.46x = 37,504,106.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,504,106.12/9,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.68

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