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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.55, 13,913.10 and 2,701.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.55, 13,913.10 and 2,701.17 is: 4,051.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.55 : 13,913.10 = 2,701.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.55/13,913.10 = 2,701.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.55x = 13,913.10 × 2,701.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.55x = 37,581,648.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,581,648.33/9,276.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.25

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