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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.56, 13,907.36 and 2,698.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.56, 13,907.36 and 2,698.96 is: 4,047.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.56 : 13,907.36 = 2,698.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.56/13,907.36 = 2,698.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.56x = 13,907.36 × 2,698.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.56x = 37,535,408.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,535,408.35/9,274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.14

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