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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.24, 13,912.88 and 2,701.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.24, 13,912.88 and 2,701.58 is: 4,052.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.24 : 13,912.88 = 2,701.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.24/13,912.88 = 2,701.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.24x = 13,912.88 × 2,701.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.24x = 37,586,744.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,586,744.84/9,275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.38

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