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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.55, 13,908.85 and 2,698.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.55, 13,908.85 and 2,698.89 is: 4,048.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.55 : 13,908.85 = 2,698.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.55/13,908.85 = 2,698.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.55x = 13,908.85 × 2,698.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.55x = 37,538,456.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,538,456.18/9,272.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.34

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