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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.25, 13,909.89 and 2,699.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.25, 13,909.89 and 2,699.60 is: 4,049.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.25 : 13,909.89 = 2,699.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.25/13,909.89 = 2,699.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.25x = 13,909.89 × 2,699.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.25x = 37,551,079.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,551,079.62/9,273.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.40

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