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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.70, 13,909.10 and 2,698.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.70, 13,909.10 and 2,698.92 is: 4,048.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.70 : 13,909.10 = 2,698.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.70/13,909.10 = 2,698.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.70x = 13,909.10 × 2,698.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.70x = 37,539,534.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,539,534.68/9,272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.39

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