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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.78, 13,912.04 and 2,699.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.78, 13,912.04 and 2,699.10 is: 4,049.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.78 : 13,912.04 = 2,699.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.78/13,912.04 = 2,699.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.78x = 13,912.04 × 2,699.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.78x = 37,549,973.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,549,973.67/9,273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.05

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