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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.47, 13,913.97 and 2,700.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.47, 13,913.97 and 2,700.72 is: 4,051.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.47 : 13,913.97 = 2,700.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.47/13,913.97 = 2,700.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.47x = 13,913.97 × 2,700.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.47x = 37,577,737.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,577,737.06/9,274.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.74

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