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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.77, 13,908.78 and 2,699.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.77, 13,908.78 and 2,699.19 is: 4,047.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.77 : 13,908.78 = 2,699.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.77/13,908.78 = 2,699.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.77x = 13,908.78 × 2,699.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.77x = 37,542,439.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,542,439.89/9,274.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.80

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