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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.20, 13,912.50 and 2,701.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.20, 13,912.50 and 2,701.48 is: 4,052.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.20 : 13,912.50 = 2,701.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.20/13,912.50 = 2,701.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.20x = 13,912.50 × 2,701.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.20x = 37,584,340.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,584,340.50/9,275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.13

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