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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.16, 13,911.80 and 2,699.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.16, 13,911.80 and 2,699.86 is: 4,050.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.16 : 13,911.80 = 2,699.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.16/13,911.80 = 2,699.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.16x = 13,911.80 × 2,699.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.16x = 37,559,912.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,559,912.35/9,273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.39

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