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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.59, 13,909.50 and 2,699.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.59, 13,909.50 and 2,699.23 is: 4,049.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.59 : 13,909.50 = 2,699.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.59/13,909.50 = 2,699.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.59x = 13,909.50 × 2,699.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.59x = 37,544,939.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,544,939.69/9,272.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.02

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