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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.90, 13,910.25 and 2,698.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.90, 13,910.25 and 2,698.94 is: 4,048.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.90 : 13,910.25 = 2,698.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.90/13,910.25 = 2,698.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.90x = 13,910.25 × 2,698.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.90x = 37,542,930.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,542,930.14/9,272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.67

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