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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.98, 13,911 and 2,700.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.98, 13,911 and 2,700.33 is: 4,050.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.98 : 13,911 = 2,700.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.98/13,911 = 2,700.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.98x = 13,911 × 2,700.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.98x = 37,564,290.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,564,290.63/9,273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.50

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