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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.96, 13,908.42 and 2,698.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.96, 13,908.42 and 2,698.44 is: 4,046.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.96 : 13,908.42 = 2,698.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.96/13,908.42 = 2,698.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.96x = 13,908.42 × 2,698.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.96x = 37,531,036.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,531,036.86/9,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.93

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