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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.82, 13,917.52 and 2,703.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.82, 13,917.52 and 2,703.06 is: 4,055.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.82 : 13,917.52 = 2,703.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.82/13,917.52 = 2,703.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.82x = 13,917.52 × 2,703.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.82x = 37,619,891.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,619,891.61/9,276.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.26

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