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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.90, 13,916.28 and 2,701.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.90, 13,916.28 and 2,701.94 is: 4,053.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.90 : 13,916.28 = 2,701.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.90/13,916.28 = 2,701.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.90x = 13,916.28 × 2,701.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.90x = 37,600,953.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,600,953.58/9,275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.62

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