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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.12, 13,911.72 and 2,699.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.12, 13,911.72 and 2,699.52 is: 4,049.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.12 : 13,911.72 = 2,699.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.12/13,911.72 = 2,699.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.12x = 13,911.72 × 2,699.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.12x = 37,554,966.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,554,966.37/9,273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.87

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