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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.55, 13,911.85 and 2,700.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.55, 13,911.85 and 2,700.89 is: 4,051.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.55 : 13,911.85 = 2,700.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.55/13,911.85 = 2,700.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.55x = 13,911.85 × 2,700.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.55x = 37,574,376.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,574,376.55/9,274.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.34

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