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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.20, 13,916.58 and 2,702.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.20, 13,916.58 and 2,702.44 is: 4,054.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.20 : 13,916.58 = 2,702.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.20/13,916.58 = 2,702.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.20x = 13,916.58 × 2,702.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.20x = 37,608,722.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,608,722.46/9,276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.32

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