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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.89, 13,909.88 and 2,698.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.89, 13,909.88 and 2,698.93 is: 4,048.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.89 : 13,909.88 = 2,698.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.89/13,909.88 = 2,698.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.89x = 13,909.88 × 2,698.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.89x = 37,541,792.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,541,792.43/9,272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.55

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