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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.17, 13,911.40 and 2,699.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.17, 13,911.40 and 2,699.59 is: 4,048.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.17 : 13,911.40 = 2,699.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.17/13,911.40 = 2,699.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.17x = 13,911.40 × 2,699.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.17x = 37,555,076.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,555,076.33/9,275.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.99

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