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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.49, 13,910.04 and 2,699.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.49, 13,910.04 and 2,699.16 is: 4,049.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.49 : 13,910.04 = 2,699.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.49/13,910.04 = 2,699.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.49x = 13,910.04 × 2,699.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.49x = 37,545,423.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,545,423.57/9,272.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.12

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