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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.57, 13,915.64 and 2,701.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.57, 13,915.64 and 2,701.82 is: 4,053.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.57 : 13,915.64 = 2,701.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.57/13,915.64 = 2,701.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.57x = 13,915.64 × 2,701.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.57x = 37,597,491.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,597,491.64/9,275.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.39

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