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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.80, 13,915.53 and 2,703.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.80, 13,915.53 and 2,703.51 is: 4,055.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.80 : 13,915.53 = 2,703.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.80/13,915.53 = 2,703.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.80x = 13,915.53 × 2,703.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.80x = 37,620,774.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,620,774.51/9,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.36

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