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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.15, 13,914.48 and 2,702.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.15, 13,914.48 and 2,702.26 is: 4,052.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.15 : 13,914.48 = 2,702.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.15/13,914.48 = 2,702.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.15x = 13,914.48 × 2,702.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.15x = 37,600,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,600,570.25/9,278.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.60

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